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Sigma DP1 vs Sony A7

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Successor is Sigma DP1s
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 II
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony A7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony A7

 DP1 A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sigma DP1

 A7 DP1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2008Fresher by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony A7

 DP1 A7 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A7 size comparison

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

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (5MP)
82
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Street photography factors
Sony A7 Street photography factors
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (270g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
79
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than competition (474 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Sports photography details
Sony A7 Sports photography details
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Travel photography info
Sony A7 Travel photography info
63
lighter than average in class (270g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (474g)
environment sealing
decent MP (24MP)
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 Landscape photography advice
44
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Time Lapse function
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Vlogging advice
Sony A7 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
35
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
lighter than competition (474 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony A7
 Sigma DP1Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1 Sony Alpha A7
Type Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2008-05-19 2014-01-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 800 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lb) 474 grams (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $566 $798