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Sigma DP1 vs Sony A6100

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2008
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP1s
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed August 2019
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Sigma DP1 versus Sony A6100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1 was unveiled 12 years prior to the A6100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the DP1 scores versus the A6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony A6100

 DP1 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sigma DP1

 A6100 DP1 
RevealedAugust 2019May 2008More modern by 137 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony A6100

 DP1 A6100 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 provides outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1 vs the A6100.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and A6100 is 87 and 81 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and A6100.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A6100 to give extra detail having an extra 19MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
82
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1
Street photography with Sony A6100
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (270 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very good ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Sports photography features
Sony A6100 Sports photography features
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
75
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Travel photography advice
Sony A6100 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition (270g)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
86
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography info
Sony A6100 Landscape photography info
44
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Vlogging details
Sony A6100 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
no image stabilization
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony A6100
 Sigma DP1Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1 Sony Alpha a6100
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2008-05-19 2019-08-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 800 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 lb) 396g (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $566 $748