Sigma DP2 vs Sony NEX-7

Here, we will be looking at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony NEX-7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the NEX-7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the DP2 grades against the NEX-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 provides outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 versus Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2 compared to the NEX-7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and NEX-7 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and NEX-7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-7 to offer greater detail having an extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.