Sigma DP1s vs Sony NEX-C3

The following is a complete assessment of the Sigma DP1s vs Sony NEX-C3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1s was unveiled 22 months earlier than the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the DP1s grades versus the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s comes with outer measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP1s vs Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DP1s against the NEX-C3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and NEX-C3 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and NEX-C3.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-C3 to offer extra detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be behind in sensor technology.