Sigma DP1 vs Sony NEX-3

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP1 vs Sony NEX-3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1 was unveiled 24 months prior to the NEX-3 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DP1 grades vs the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 has got external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP1 compared to the NEX-3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and NEX-3 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and NEX-3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony NEX-3 to give you extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.