Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.