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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1s
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 II
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sigma DP1x versus Sony A7, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A7 (24MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The DP1x was brought out 4 years prior to the A7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DP1x scores versus the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony A7

 DP1x A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sigma DP1x

 A7 DP1x 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony A7

 DP1x A7 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1x has outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the DP1x vs the A7.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and A7 is 88 and 78 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and A7.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1x due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 will render more detail having its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older DP1x will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography details
Sony A7 Portrait photography details
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
82
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x Street photography features
Sony A7 Street photography features
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (474g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
Sports photography with Sony A7
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography information
Sony A7 Travel photography information
57
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
69
lighter than competitors (474g)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging highlights
Sony A7 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic port
35
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
lighter than competitors (474g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony A7
 Sigma DP1xSony Alpha A7
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1x Sony Alpha A7
Class Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-20 2014-01-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/4.0 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 474g (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery format - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $574 $798