Sigma DP1s vs Sony A700
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Launched October 2009
- Previous Model is Sigma DP1
- Renewed by Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Launched December 2007
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
- New Model is Sony A77
Sigma DP1s vs Sony A700 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Sigma DP1s and Sony A700, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe DP1s was launched 22 months later than the A700 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the DP1s scores against the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sigma DP1s vs Sony A700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony A700
DP1s | A700 | |||
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Launched | October 2009 | December 2007 | More recent by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sigma DP1s
A700 | DP1s | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony A700
DP1s | A700 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Sigma DP1s vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s provides physical measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Compare the Sigma DP1s and Sony A700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1s versus the A700.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and A700 is 90 and 58 respectively.
Sigma DP1s vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and A700.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony A700 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer DP1s is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A700 Specifications
Sigma DP1s | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP1s | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-10-02 | 2007-12-19 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4272 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 pounds) | 768g (1.69 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Price at launch | $0 | $1,000 |