Sigma DP2x vs Sony A99

Here, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP2x versus Sony A99, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A99 (24MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was brought out 22 months earlier than the A99 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DP2x matches up vs the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x comes with outside 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 A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP2x versus Sony A99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2x against the A99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and A99 is 86 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and A99.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2x because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A99 will render extra detail having its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.