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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • Successor is Sigma DP1x
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7S II
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP1s and Sony A7S, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A7S (12MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The DP1s was announced 5 years prior to the A7S and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the DP1s matches up versus the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony A7S

 DP1s A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sigma DP1s

 A7S DP1s 
IntroducedApril 2014October 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony A7S

 DP1s A7S 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s provides external dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1s and Sony A7S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1s against the A7S.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and A7S is 90 and 77 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and A7S.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1s using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7S will result in extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older DP1s will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography details
Sony A7S Portrait photography details
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
68
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1s
Street photography with Sony A7S
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
76
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (489g)
above average high ISO (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (360 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s Travel photography factors
Sony A7S Travel photography factors
64
lighter than average (270 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than average in class (489g)
environment sealing
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography info
Sony A7S Landscape photography info
44
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Timelapse mode
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s Vlogging details
Sony A7S Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
34
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony A7S
 Sigma DP1sSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1s Sony Alpha A7S
Class Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-10-02 2014-04-06
Physical type 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 measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 800 409600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of 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 sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lbs) 489 grams (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Battery type - 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
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $1,998