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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A390

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP1x
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A380
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A390 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony A390

 DP1s A390 

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sigma DP1s

 A390 DP1s 
LaunchedJuly 2010October 2009Fresher by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony A390

 DP1s A390 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A390 size comparison

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

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s Street photography info
Sony A390 Street photography info
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (270g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
Sony A390 as a Sports photography camera
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
Travel photography with Sony A390
64
lighter than competition (270g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
53
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography advice
Sony A390 Landscape photography advice
44
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
no Time Lapse function
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery pack (230 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
Sony A390 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
no video shooting
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony A390
 Sigma DP1sSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1s Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-10-02 2010-07-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 lbs) 549g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $500