Sigma DP1s vs Sony A380

Here is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP1s vs Sony A380, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A380 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1s was launched 2 months later than the A380 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DP1s grades vs the A380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1s has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DP1s compared to the A380.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and A380 is 90 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and A380.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A380 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.