Sigma DP1s vs Sony A560
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44 Features
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Launched October 2009
- Superseded the Sigma DP1
- New Model is Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched August 2010
- Succeeded the Sony A500

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A560 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Sigma DP1s and Sony A560, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The DP1s was revealed 10 months before the A560 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DP1s matches up versus the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A560 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1s & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony A560
DP1s | A560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sigma DP1s
A560 | DP1s | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | October 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony A560
DP1s | A560 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Sigma DP1s vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
See the Sigma DP1s and Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the DP1s and the A560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and A560 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and A560.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A560 to show greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged DP1s will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A560 Specifications
Sigma DP1s | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP1s | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-10-02 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270 gr (0.60 lb) | 599 gr (1.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Price at release | $0 | $650 |