Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7S II

Here, we are looking at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7S II, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was manufactured 5 years before the A7S II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the DP2x scores against the A7S II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x and Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7S II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2x compared to the A7S II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and A7S II is 86 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and A7S II.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7S II will produce greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2x will be behind with regard to sensor tech.