Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7R III

Here is a complete assessment of the Sigma DP2 versus Sony A7R III, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was unveiled 9 years before the A7R III and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DP2 grades versus the A7R III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 & Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 versus Sony A7R III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the DP2 compared to the A7R III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and A7R III is 86 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and A7R III.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R III will resolve greater detail having an extra 37MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.