Sigma DP1s vs Sony A6000

Below, we are evaluating the Sigma DP1s vs Sony A6000, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A6000 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP1s was revealed 5 years earlier than the A6000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP1s scores versus the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1s and Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s has got physical measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP1s vs Sony A6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the DP1s and the A6000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and A6000 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and A6000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A6000 to produce greater detail because of its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older DP1s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.