Sigma DP1s vs Sony NEX-6

On this page, we are comparing the Sigma DP1s versus Sony NEX-6, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP1s was announced 4 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DP1s matches up versus the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1s and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s provides exterior 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-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP1s against the NEX-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and NEX-6 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and NEX-6.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-6 to render extra detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged DP1s will be behind in sensor innovation.