Sigma DP1 vs Sony A7

On this page, we will be comparing the Sigma DP1 versus Sony A7, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and A7 (24MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 was manufactured 6 years prior to the A7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DP1 matches up vs the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 & Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP1 versus Sony A7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1 vs the A7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and A7 is 87 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and A7.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 will give you more detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older DP1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.