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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(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
Sony A7S
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony A7S

 DP1x A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sigma DP1x

 A7S DP1x 
RevealedApril 2014February 2010More modern by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony A7S

 DP1x A7S 
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).

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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.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and A7S is 88 and 77 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
68
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x Street photography features
Sony A7S Street photography features
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (250g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (489g)
very good high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography information
Sony A7S Sports photography information
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (360 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
57
lighter than others (250 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
58
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
environment proof
bad battery (360 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography information
Sony A7S Landscape photography information
41
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging info
Sony A7S Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
34
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony A7S
 Sigma DP1xSony Alpha A7S
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