Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A7 (24MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The DP1s was announced 5 years prior to the A7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP1s matches up vs the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1s versus the A7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and A7 is 90 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and A7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1s having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7 will resolve greater detail with its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older DP1s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.