Sigma DP2s vs Sony NEX-7

Below, we are analyzing the Sigma DP2s versus Sony NEX-7, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2s was revealed 22 months prior to the NEX-7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP2s grades vs the NEX-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s comes with external 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 NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2s versus the NEX-7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and NEX-7 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and NEX-7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-7 to render more detail because of its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.