Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Announced February 2010
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Released January 2021
Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony a1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and a1 (50MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe DP1x was manufactured 12 years before the a1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP1x matches up vs the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony a1
DP1x | a1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Sigma DP1x
a1 | DP1x | |||
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Released | January 2021 | February 2010 | Newer by 133 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony a1
DP1x | a1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x has outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
Check the Sigma DP1x versus Sony a1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1x versus the a1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and a1 is 88 and 61 respectively.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and a1.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1 Specifications
Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha a1 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-02-20 | 2021-01-26 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | True II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 50 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 8640 x 5760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/4.0 | - |
Available lenses | - | 133 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,437 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.9x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 30.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/400s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
Highest video resolution | 320x240 | 7680x4320 |
Video data format | - | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 737 gr (1.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 530 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Cost at launch | $574 | $6,498 |