Sigma DP1 vs Sony A3000

On this page, we are matching up the Sigma DP1 versus Sony A3000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and A3000 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1 was manufactured 6 years before the A3000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DP1 grades vs the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 & Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony A3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the DP1 versus the A3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and A3000 is 87 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and A3000.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A3000 to produce extra detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.