Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7R

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.