Sigma DP1 vs Sony NEX-6

On this page, we will be looking at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony NEX-6, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP1 was launched 5 years earlier than the NEX-6 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the DP1 scores against the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 features outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the DP1 and the NEX-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and NEX-6 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and NEX-6.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-6 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older DP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.