Sigma DP1 vs Sony A7 II

The following is a extensive assessment of the Sigma DP1 and Sony A7 II, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 was revealed 7 years before the A7 II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the DP1 matches up against the A7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 and Sony A7 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1 vs the A7 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and A7 II is 87 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and A7 II.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7 II will offer extra detail because of its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.