Sigma SD1 vs Sony A7R II

Its time to look much closer at the Sigma SD1 and Sony A7R II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SD1 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1 was unveiled 5 years prior to the A7R II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD1 matches up versus the A7R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD1 and Sony A7R II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1 compared to the A7R II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and A7R II is 77 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1 and A7R II.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R II will produce extra detail having an extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1 will be behind in sensor innovation.