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Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7c

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Updated by Sigma DP2s
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7c Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7c, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A7c (24MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was announced 12 years before the A7c which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DP2 scores versus the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony A7c

 DP2 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sigma DP2

 A7c DP2 
LaunchedSeptember 2020September 2009Newer by 133 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony A7c

 DP2 A7c 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 enjoys external measurements 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 A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2 compared to the A7c.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and A7c is 86 and 78 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and A7c.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7c will offer you greater detail with its extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography details
Sony A7c Portrait photography details
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (5MP)
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography factors
Sony A7c Street photography factors
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
Sony A7c Sports photography details
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography advice
Sony A7c Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
86
better than average battery pack (740 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography information
Sony A7c Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging information
Sony A7c Vlogging information
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
86
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony A7c
 Sigma DP2Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-09-21 2020-09-14
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) -
Available lenses - 122
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 pounds) 509g (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 740 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $649 $1,800