Sigma DP1 vs Sony A900

Let's look more in depth at the Sigma DP1 vs Sony A900, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and A900 (25MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the A900 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP1 matches up vs the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 provides exterior 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 A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP1 vs the A900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and A900 is 87 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and A900.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A900 will result in more detail due to its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.