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Sigma DP1s vs Sony G3

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Sigma DP1s vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • Renewed by Sigma DP1x
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony G3 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP1s versus Sony G3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and G3 (10MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The DP1s was introduced 9 months after the G3 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DP1s scores vs the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony G3

 DP1s G3 
LaunchedOctober 2009January 2009Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sigma DP1s

 G3 DP1s 
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony G3

 DP1s G3 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sigma DP1s vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the DP1s compared to the G3.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and G3 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and G3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony G3 will give you extra detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern DP1s provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography highlights
Sony G3 Portrait photography highlights
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s Street photography details
Sony G3 Street photography details
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (270 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than average (270 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
44
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony G3
 Sigma DP1sSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-10-02 2009-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 grams (0.60 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $200