Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-7

The following is a extensive overview of the Sigma DP2x and Sony NEX-7, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2x was launched 10 months earlier than the NEX-7 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DP2x matches up vs the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x comes with physical dimensions 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 NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2x and Sony NEX-7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2x and the NEX-7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and NEX-7 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and NEX-7.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-7 to render more detail utilizing its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.