Clicky

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(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
Sony a1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The 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.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony a1

 DP1x a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Sigma DP1x

 a1 DP1x 
ReleasedJanuary 2021February 2010Newer by 133 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony a1

 DP1x a1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and a1 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
Portrait photography with Sony a1
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
88
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/400s)
high MP (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1x
Street photography with Sony a1
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (250g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (32,000)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
Sony a1 as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (530 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography information
Sony a1 Travel photography information
57
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
73
good battery power (530 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
high MP (50 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography factors
Sony a1 Landscape photography factors
41
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (530 shots)
2 card slots
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging highlights
Sony a1 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony a1
 Sigma DP1xSony Alpha a1
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