Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7R IV

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1s was revealed 10 years prior to the A7R IV and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DP1s scores vs the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1s & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1s and the A7R IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and A7R IV is 90 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and A7R IV.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1s using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7R IV will result in extra detail because of its extra 56 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.