Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7R III

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sigma DP2x and Sony A7R III, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The DP2x was launched 7 years earlier than the A7R III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the DP2x scores vs the A7R III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x & Sony Alpha A7R III. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x has physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2x and Sony A7R III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2x compared to the A7R III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and A7R III is 86 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and A7R III.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R III will render greater detail utilizing its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be behind in sensor innovation.