Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7 II

Below, we are analyzing the Sigma DP2 and Sony A7 II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the A7 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the DP2 matches up versus the A7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2 and Sony A7 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 and the A7 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and A7 II is 86 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and A7 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A7 II will give you extra detail having an extra 19MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.