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Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2008
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A3000
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and a3500 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1 was announced 6 years prior to the a3500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP1 scores versus the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony a3500

 DP1 a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sigma DP1

 a3500 DP1 
LaunchedMarch 2014May 2008Fresher by 71 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony a3500

 DP1 a3500 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 offers external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1 vs the a3500.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and a3500 is 87 and 69 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and a3500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony a3500 to render more detail with its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Street photography highlights
Sony a3500 Street photography highlights
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (270g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1
Sports photography with Sony a3500
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
60
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1
Travel photography with Sony a3500
63
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
good battery power (470 shots)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (411g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography info
Sony a3500 Landscape photography info
44
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
no Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Vlogging features
Sony a3500 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
26
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (411g)
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony a3500
 Sigma DP1Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1 Sony Alpha a3500
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2008-05-19 2014-03-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 800 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $566 $398