Reasons to choose DP2
Released in 2008, DP2 has about 286 mm² of sensor area, 4.7 MP effective resolution, and a 280 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sigma DP2
vs Sigma SD14
VS
Sensor area
286 mm²
DP2286 mm²
SD14- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The DP2 and SD14 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DP2MetricSD14
4.7 MPEffective pixels4.7 MP
20.7 × 13.8Sensor20.7 × 13.8
7.8 µmPixel pitch7.8 µm
60.78 µm²Pixel area60.78 µm²
1.65 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.74Crop factor1.74
—Maximum video—
280 gWeight750 g
MultiMedia, SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The DP2 and SD14 have the same sensor area. The DP2 has the lighter body. The DP2 and SD14 have the same effective resolution. The DP2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose SD14
Released in 2006, SD14 has about 286 mm² of sensor area, 4.7 MP effective resolution, and a 750 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.