Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500

Following is a thorough comparison of the Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A6500 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2x was launched 6 years prior to the A6500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP2x scores against the A6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x & Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2x and the A6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and A6500 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and A6500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A6500 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.