Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony a3500
DP1 | a3500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sigma DP1
a3500 | DP1 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | May 2008 | Fresher by 71 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony a3500
DP1 | a3500 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and a3500 is 87 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Sigma DP1 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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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 |