Sigma DP2x vs Sony A65

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony A65, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2x was announced 9 months earlier than the A65 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the DP2x scores versus the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2x compared to the A65.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and A65 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and A65.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A65 to produce more detail with its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2x will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.