Sigma DP1s vs Sony G3
90 Imaging
44 Features
30 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony G3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony G3
DP1s | G3 | |||
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Launched | October 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sigma DP1s
G3 | DP1s | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony G3
DP1s | G3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Sigma DP1s versus Sony G3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony G3 Specifications
Sigma DP1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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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 |