Sigma DP1 vs Sony A6300

Following is a extended analysis of the Sigma DP1 vs Sony A6300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and A6300 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1 was introduced 8 years earlier than the A6300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the DP1 scores versus the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 & Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the DP1 versus the A6300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and A6300 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and A6300.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A6300 to result in greater detail using its extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.