Sigma DP2 vs Sony A9 II

Following is a detailed comparison of the Sigma DP2 and Sony A9 II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was launched 11 years prior to the A9 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the DP2 grades vs the A9 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 has got physical 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 A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 versus the A9 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and A9 II is 86 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and A9 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A9 II will show extra detail utilizing its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind in sensor technology.