Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7R

Below is a extensive overview of the Sigma DP2 versus Sony A7R, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A7R (36MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The DP2 was announced 5 years prior to the A7R and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the DP2 grades vs the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 & Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2 vs the A7R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and A7R is 86 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and A7R.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R will give you extra detail with its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.