Olympus E-M1 II vs Sigma DP2x

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-M1 II and Sigma DP2x, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and DP2x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was released 5 years after the DP2x which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M1 II grades against the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II provides external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 II versus the DP2x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and DP2x is 68 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and DP2x.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus E-M1 II will result in more detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.