Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7c
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7c 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
- Old Model is Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Announced September 2020
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7c Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Sigma DP1x and Sony A7c, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A7c (24MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe DP1x was released 11 years before the A7c which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DP1x matches up vs the A7c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7c Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x & Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony A7c
DP1x | A7c |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sigma DP1x
A7c | DP1x | |||
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Announced | September 2020 | February 2010 | More modern by 128 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony A7c
DP1x | A7c | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1x offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check the Sigma DP1x and Sony A7c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP1x and the A7c.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and A7c is 88 and 78 respectively.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and A7c.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP1x due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7c will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged DP1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7c Specifications
Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha A7c |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-02-20 | 2020-09-14 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | True II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/4.0 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 122 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 320x240 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lb) | 509 grams (1.12 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 740 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $574 | $1,800 |