Sigma DP1 vs Sony a5100
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Revealed May 2008
- New Model is Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced August 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony a5000
Sigma DP1 vs Sony a5100 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Sigma DP1 and Sony a5100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and a5100 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe DP1 was announced 7 years earlier than the a5100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP1 scores against the a5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sigma DP1 vs Sony a5100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony a5100
DP1 | a5100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Sigma DP1
a5100 | DP1 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | May 2008 | More recent by 76 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony a5100
DP1 | a5100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sigma DP1 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Sigma DP1 and Sony a5100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1 compared to the a5100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and a5100 is 87 and 89 respectively.
Sigma DP1 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and a5100.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony a5100 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Sigma DP1 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
Sigma DP1 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP1 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2008-05-19 | 2014-08-17 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 lb) | 283g (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $566 | $448 |