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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7R II

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7R
  • Later Model is Sony A7R III
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7R II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony A7R II

 DP2s A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sigma DP2s

 A7R II DP2s 
IntroducedJune 2015February 2010More modern by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony A7R II

 DP2s A7R II 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7R II size comparison

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

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
Sony A7R II Portrait photography features
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
85
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography info
Sony A7R II Street photography info
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography information
Sony A7R II Sports photography information
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (290 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
Travel photography with Sony A7R II
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
62
weather sealing
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R II Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
82
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging advice
Sony A7R II Vlogging advice
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
missing microphone support
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony A7R II
 Sigma DP2sSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-20 2015-06-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 399
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life - 290 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $940 $2,913