Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7 III

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7 III, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The DP2s was released 9 years earlier than the A7 III and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the DP2s matches up versus the A7 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s & Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2s versus the A7 III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and A7 III is 86 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and A7 III.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2s because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 III will give you more detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.