Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5100

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma DP1s and Sony a5100, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and a5100 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP1s was launched 5 years earlier than the a5100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DP1s matches up against the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s & Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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 a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP1s and Sony a5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the DP1s vs the a5100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and a5100 is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and a5100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony a5100 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.