Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7S II

Below is a extended overview of the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony A7S II, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 Quattro was revealed 20 months earlier than the A7S II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP2 Quattro matches up vs the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro provides physical measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2 Quattro against the A7S II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and A7S II is 70 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 Quattro and A7S II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older DP2 Quattro is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.