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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580 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
  • Launched October 2009
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1
  • Updated by Sigma DP1x
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A100
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony A580, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1s was brought out 20 months earlier than the A580 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP1s grades vs the A580 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony A580

 DP1s A580 

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sigma DP1s

 A580 DP1s 
IntroducedMay 2011October 2009Fresher by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony A580

 DP1s A580 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s provides outside dimensions 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 A580 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).

Check out the Sigma DP1s versus Sony A580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1s versus the A580.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and A580 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and A580.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A580 to render extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1s will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
Portrait photography with Sony A580
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s Street photography advice
Sony A580 Street photography advice
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1s
Sports photography with Sony A580
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
Travel photography with Sony A580
64
lighter than competition in class (270g)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
Landscape photography with Sony A580
44
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse function
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,050 shots)
two card slots
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s Vlogging information
Sony A580 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony A580
 Sigma DP1sSony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1s Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-10-02 2011-05-26
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 5 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 pounds) 599 gr (1.32 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1121
Other
Battery life - 1050 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 Two
Launch cost $0 $848