Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S II

Here is a detailed review of the Sigma DP2s and Sony A7S II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was introduced 6 years earlier than the A7S II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP2s scores against the A7S II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s & Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the DP2s vs the A7S II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and A7S II is 86 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and A7S II.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2s having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7S II will deliver greater detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.