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Sigma DP1s vs Sony a3500

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1x
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A3000
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony a3500 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Sigma DP1s versus Sony a3500, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and a3500 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1s was launched 5 years before the a3500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DP1s scores against the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony a3500

 DP1s a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sigma DP1s

 a3500 DP1s 
LaunchedMarch 2014October 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony a3500

 DP1s a3500 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s has physical dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1s vs the a3500.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and a3500 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and a3500.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony a3500 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography details
Sony a3500 Portrait photography details
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s Street photography factors
Sony a3500 Street photography factors
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (270 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s Sports photography factors
Sony a3500 Sports photography factors
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
60
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s Travel photography information
Sony a3500 Travel photography information
64
lighter than competition (270 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (411g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
Sony a3500 Landscape photography highlights
44
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1s
Vlogging with Sony a3500
9
no video shooting
26
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (411 grams)
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony a3500
 Sigma DP1sSony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1s Sony Alpha a3500
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-10-02 2014-03-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 800 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC card -
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $398