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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A700

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A700 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
  • Launched October 2009
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1x
Sony A700
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony A700

 DP1s A700 
LaunchedOctober 2009December 2007More recent by 22 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sigma DP1s

 A700 DP1s 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony A700

 DP1s A700 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and A700 is 90 and 58 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography details
Sony A700 Portrait photography details
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s Street photography details
Sony A700 Street photography details
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (270g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s Sports photography features
Sony A700 Sports photography features
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Travel photography camera
Sony A700 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography information
Sony A700 Landscape photography information
44
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Timelapse function
62
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s Vlogging advice
Sony A700 Vlogging advice
9
no video
9
no video
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony A700
 Sigma DP1sSony Alpha DSLR-A700
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