Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58
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43 Features
30 Overall
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![Sigma DP1 front Sigma DP1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sigma-DP1/Sigma-DP1-front.jpg)
![Sony SLT-A58 front Sony SLT-A58 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-SLT-A58/Sony-A58-front.jpg)
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63 Features
72 Overall
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(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
(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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Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony A58
DP1 | A58 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sigma DP1
A58 | DP1 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | May 2008 | More recent by 67 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony A58
DP1 | A58 | |||
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP1-vs-Sony-SLT-A58-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP1-vs-Sony-SLT-A58-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sigma-DP1-vs-Sony-SLT-A58-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP1-vs-Sony-SLT-A58-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sigma DP1 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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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 |