Sigma DP1 vs Sony a3500

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.

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.

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.

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.