Sigma DP1 vs Sony A7R II

Below is a extended overview of the Sigma DP1 vs Sony A7R II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 was manufactured 8 years prior to the A7R II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP1 grades vs the A7R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 features physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP1 against the A7R II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and A7R II is 87 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and A7R II.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R II will result in greater detail due to its extra 37MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.