Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7R II

In this article, we are reviewing the Sigma DP2s and Sony A7R II, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was unveiled 6 years prior to the A7R II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the DP2s matches up versus the A7R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s & Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s offers 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) while the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2s vs the A7R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and A7R II is 86 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and A7R II.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2s having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R II will render more detail having an extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.