Sigma DP1 vs Sony A850

Below is a extended assessment of the Sigma DP1 versus Sony A850, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and A850 (25MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the A850 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the DP1 matches up vs the A850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 provides outside 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) while the Sony A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 versus Sony A850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the DP1 versus the A850.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and A850 is 87 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and A850.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A850 will deliver greater detail having an extra 20MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older DP1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.