Sigma DP1 vs Sony A6600

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP1 and Sony A6600, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and A6600 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1 was released 12 years prior to the A6600 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DP1 matches up vs the A6600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 and Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 has 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 A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 and Sony A6600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1 and the A6600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and A6600 is 87 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and A6600.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A6600 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.