Sigma DP1 vs Sony G3

Here, we are evaluating the Sigma DP1 vs Sony G3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and G3 (10MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The DP1 was revealed 7 months prior to the G3 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DP1 scores versus the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1 compared to the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and G3 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and G3.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony G3 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.