Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7 III

Let's examine more closely at the Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7 III, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1x was brought out 9 years prior to the A7 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DP1x scores against the A7 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x and Sony Alpha A7 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1x against the A7 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and A7 III is 88 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and A7 III.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP1x due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7 III will deliver greater detail having its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.