Sigma DP1 vs Sony NEX-C3

In this article, we are contrasting the Sigma DP1 and Sony NEX-C3, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP1 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DP1 grades versus the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the DP1 vs the NEX-C3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and NEX-C3 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and NEX-C3.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-C3 to provide you with more detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.