Sigma SD1 vs Sony A7c

Here, we will be matching up the Sigma SD1 vs Sony A7c, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and A7c (24MP) and the SD1 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD1 was launched 11 years earlier than the A7c and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD1 matches up vs the A7c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 offers outside measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma SD1 vs Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1 versus the A7c.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 and A7c is 77 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 and A7c.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7c will give you more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SD1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.