Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7R II

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7R II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The DP2x was launched 5 years prior to the A7R II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the DP2x grades vs the A7R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2x and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2x compared to the A7R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and A7R II is 86 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and A7R II.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R II will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 37MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP2x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.