Sigma DP1s vs Sony NEX-3

Its time to look much closer at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony NEX-3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1s was brought out 8 months before the NEX-3 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DP1s grades versus the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s has external dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DP1s and the NEX-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and NEX-3 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and NEX-3.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony NEX-3 to provide you with more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older DP1s will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.