Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

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.

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

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.