Sigma DP1 vs Sony A290

Here is a extended review of the Sigma DP1 vs Sony A290, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and A290 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP1 was released 3 years prior to the A290 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the DP1 matches up against the A290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 has got external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DP1 vs the A290.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and A290 is 87 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and A290.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A290 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind in sensor tech.