Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S 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
- Launched February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 409600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Replacement is Sony A7S II
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S Overview
Below, we are matching up the Sigma DP1x and Sony A7S, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A7S (12MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe DP1x was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A7S which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DP1x grades vs the A7S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x and Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony A7S
DP1x | A7S |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sigma DP1x
A7S | DP1x | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | February 2010 | More modern by 50 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony A7S
DP1x | A7S | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP1x has got physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Look at the Sigma DP1x and Sony A7S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the DP1x compared to the A7S.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and A7S is 88 and 77 respectively.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and A7S.
Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1x with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7S will give greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1x is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S Specifications
Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha A7S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha A7S |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-02-20 | 2014-04-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | True II | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/4.0 | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 320x240 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 489g (1.08 pounds) |
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 rating | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3702 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $574 | $1,998 |