Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7R III

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A7R III, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The DP2s was revealed 8 years prior to the A7R III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP2s grades against the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s and Sony Alpha A7R III. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s has outside 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 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2s against the A7R III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and A7R III is 86 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and A7R III.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R III will resolve extra detail because of its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.