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Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5100

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
66
Features
74
Overall
69

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1x
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony a5000
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony a5100

 DP1s a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Sigma DP1s

 a5100 DP1s 
ReleasedAugust 2014October 2009Newer by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony a5100

 DP1s a5100 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5100 size comparison

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

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography highlights
Sony a5100 Portrait photography highlights
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s Street photography factors
Sony a5100 Street photography factors
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (270g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
82
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
68
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
Travel photography with Sony a5100
64
lighter than competition (270 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (5MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
80
better than average battery (400 shots)
provides touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography information
Sony a5100 Landscape photography information
44
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
no Time Lapse mode
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
Sony a5100 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
34
touch screen
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony a5100
 Sigma DP1sSony Alpha a5100
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1s Sony Alpha a5100
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-10-02 2014-08-17
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 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 270g (0.60 lb) 283g (0.62 lb)
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 All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $448