Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7R

Here, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP1s and Sony A7R, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A7R (36MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1s was manufactured 5 years prior to the A7R which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP1s matches up vs the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s and Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1s enjoys outer dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP1s and Sony A7R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the DP1s and the A7R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and A7R is 90 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and A7R.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R will result in greater detail due to its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.