Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7R
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Previous Model is Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched February 2014
- Newer Model is Sony A7R II
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7R Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Sigma DP1x and Sony A7R, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A7R (36MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe DP1x was released 5 years earlier than the A7R and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the DP1x matches up vs the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7R Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony A7R
DP1x | A7R |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Sigma DP1x
A7R | DP1x | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | February 2010 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony A7R
DP1x | A7R | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP1x enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Check out the Sigma DP1x and Sony A7R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the DP1x compared to the A7R.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and A7R is 88 and 78 respectively.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and A7R.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1x because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A7R will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7R Specifications
Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha A7R |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-02-20 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | True II | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/4.0 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | 465 grams (1.03 lbs) |
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 All around score | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2746 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $574 | $1,898 |