Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7R II

The following is a complete analysis of the Sigma DP1s and Sony A7R II, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The DP1s was manufactured 6 years before the A7R II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DP1s grades against the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s & Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1s has external measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and 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 during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1s against the A7R II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and A7R II is 90 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and A7R II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R II will offer you more detail due to its extra 37MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.