Sigma DP1s vs Sony A390

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sigma DP1s vs Sony A390, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A390 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP1s was brought out 9 months before the A390 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP1s matches up vs the A390 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1s has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1s versus the A390.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and A390 is 90 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and A390.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony A390 to show greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older DP1s will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.