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Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 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
  • Announced May 2008
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1s
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony A57
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Sigma DP1 and Sony A58, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and A58 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1 was released 6 years earlier than the A58 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the DP1 scores versus the A58 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony A58

 DP1 A58 

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sigma DP1

 A58 DP1 
IntroducedNovember 2013May 2008More recent by 67 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony A58

 DP1 A58 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 comes with outer 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 A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1 and Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1 compared to the A58.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and A58 is 87 and 68 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and A58.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A58 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Portrait photography features
Sony A58 Portrait photography features
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Street photography details
Sony A58 Street photography details
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A58 as a Sports photography camera
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Travel photography highlights
Sony A58 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
63
great battery pack (690 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP1
Landscape photography with Sony A58
44
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (690 shots)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Vlogging details
Sony A58 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony A58
 Sigma DP1Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1 Sony SLT-A58
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2008-05-19 2013-11-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 800 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.7 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 grams (0.60 pounds) 492 grams (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $566 $645