Sigma DP2x vs Sony A9 II

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP2x and Sony A9 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2x was manufactured 9 years earlier than the A9 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DP2x grades vs the A9 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x provides external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2x compared to the A9 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and A9 II is 86 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and A9 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2x featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A9 II will deliver more detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.