Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7R IV

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7R IV, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The DP2 was manufactured 10 years prior to the A7R IV which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP2 matches up versus the A7R IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 offers outer measurements 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 IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2 vs the A7R IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and A7R IV is 86 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and A7R IV.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will deliver extra detail due to its extra 56MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.