Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5000

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.