Sigma DP1s vs Sony A6100

Below, we will be comparing the Sigma DP1s versus Sony A6100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1s was brought out 11 years before the A6100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera 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 A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP1s scores versus the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s & Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP1s versus Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the DP1s versus the A6100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and A6100 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and A6100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A6100 to result in more detail having its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.