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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A560

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Sigma DP1s
(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  • Superseded the Sigma DP1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
Sony A560
(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
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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).

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony A560

 DP1s A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sigma DP1s

 A560 DP1s 
LaunchedAugust 2010October 2009Newer by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony A560

 DP1s A560 
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).

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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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A560 size comparison

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

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A560 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1s
Street photography with Sony A560
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s Sports photography factors
Sony A560 Sports photography factors
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s Travel photography details
Sony A560 Travel photography details
64
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
60
great battery life (1,050 shots)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
Sony A560 Landscape photography highlights
44
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,050 shots)
two card slots
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s Vlogging factors
Sony A560 Vlogging factors
9
no video
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony A560
 Sigma DP1sSony Alpha DSLR-A560
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