Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7R IV

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma DP1x and Sony A7R IV, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1x was released 10 years prior to the A7R IV and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DP1x grades versus the A7R IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1x offers outside 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 A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1x and Sony A7R IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the DP1x against the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and A7R IV is 88 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and A7R IV.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1x due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 56MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.