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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S III

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1x
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S III Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony A7S III, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The DP1s was introduced 11 years prior to the A7S III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the DP1s scores vs the A7S III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony A7S III

 DP1s A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sigma DP1s

 A7S III DP1s 
IntroducedJuly 2020October 2009More modern by 131 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony A7S III

 DP1s A7S III 
Focus manually More exact focus

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s has external measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony A7S III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the DP1s vs the A7S III.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and A7S III is 90 and 61 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and A7S III.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1s with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7S III will result in greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1s will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography features
Sony A7S III Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
71
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (270g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s Sports photography features
Sony A7S III Sports photography features
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (600 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s Travel photography info
Sony A7S III Travel photography info
64
lighter than average (270 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
70
good battery pack (600 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
selfie friendly screen
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
44
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (600 per charge)
has dual storage slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1s
Vlogging with Sony A7S III
9
no video shooting
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony A7S III
 Sigma DP1sSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1s Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-10-02 2020-07-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 lbs) 699g (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 600 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC card Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single 2
Price at release $0 $3,499