Nikon D2X vs Sony A7S II

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon D2X and Sony A7S II, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D2X (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly similar but the D2X (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The D2X was unveiled 11 years prior to the A7S II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the D2X scores against the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D2X & Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are available at Nikon D2X Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D2X has exterior measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D2X versus the A7S II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D2X and A7S II is 51 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D2X and A7S II.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The D2X provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder. The more aged D2X is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.