Sigma DP2x vs Sony A77

Below, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP2x versus Sony A77, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A77 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2x was announced 8 months earlier than the A77 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP2x scores versus the A77 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x provides outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2x compared to the A77.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and A77 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and A77.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A77 to offer more detail with its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.