Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5000
90 Imaging
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5000 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
- Revealed October 2009
- Previous Model is Sigma DP1
- Updated by Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3N
- New Model is Sony a5100
Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5000 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and a5000 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe DP1s was introduced 5 years prior to the a5000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the DP1s scores versus the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s and Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony a5000
DP1s | a5000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Sigma DP1s
a5000 | DP1s | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | October 2009 | Newer by 51 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony a5000
DP1s | a5000 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s has got external dimensions 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 a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the DP1s compared to the a5000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and a5000.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony a5000 to offer you more detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Sigma DP1s | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP1s | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-10-02 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 800 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 270 grams (0.60 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $448 |