Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580
90 Imaging
44 Features
30 Overall
38


64 Imaging
56 Features
82 Overall
66
Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony A580
DP1s | A580 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Sigma DP1s
A580 | DP1s | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | May 2011 | ![]() | October 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony A580 Specifications
Sigma DP1s | Sony 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 |