Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S

Here, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A7S, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A7S (12MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A7S which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DP2s matches up vs the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s and Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2s vs the A7S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and A7S is 86 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and A7S.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2s having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7S will result in more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.