Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7S II
86 Imaging
44 Features
28 Overall
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68 Imaging
61 Features
76 Overall
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced September 2009
- Renewed by Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Superseded the Sony A7S
- Successor is Sony A7S III
Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7S II Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7S II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe DP2 was announced 7 years prior to the A7S II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the DP2 scores vs the A7S II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony A7S II
DP2 | A7S II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sigma DP2
A7S II | DP2 | |||
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Introduced | October 2015 | September 2009 | Newer by 73 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony A7S II
DP2 | A7S II | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 has got 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) whilst the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check out the Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7S II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 vs the A7S II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and A7S II is 86 and 68 respectively.
Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and A7S II.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7S II will deliver extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Sigma DP2 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP2 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-09-21 | 2015-10-12 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4240 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 169 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 41mm (1x) | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Maximum video resolution | 320x240 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 280 gr (0.62 lb) | 627 gr (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $649 | $2,767 |