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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7c

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7c 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
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony A7c
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony A7c

 DP1x A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sigma DP1x

 A7c DP1x 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020February 2010More modern by 128 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony A7c

 DP1x A7c 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and A7c is 88 and 78 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography info
Sony A7c Portrait photography info
56
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
78
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x Street photography advice
Sony A7c Street photography advice
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (250g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography advice
Sony A7c Sports photography advice
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
88
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography details
Sony A7c Travel photography details
57
lighter than competition (250g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
86
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging info
Sony A7c Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
86
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony A7c
 Sigma DP1xSony Alpha A7c
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