Sigma DP2s vs Sony A7S III

Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A7S III, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The DP2s was revealed 11 years prior to the A7S III which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the DP2s matches up versus the A7S III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s and Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2s versus Sony A7S III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2s and the A7S III.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and A7S III is 86 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and A7S III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2s having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7S III will offer you more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.