Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S II

Here is a in depth review of the Sigma DP1x and Sony A7S II, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1x was unveiled 6 years before the A7S II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DP1x scores vs the A7S II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x and Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP1x against the A7S II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and A7S II is 88 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and A7S II.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1x with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7S II will give extra detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.