Sigma DP1s vs Sony A35

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sigma DP1s versus Sony A35, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A35 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1s was manufactured 23 months earlier than the A35 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the DP1s grades vs the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1s & Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s offers outside measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1s and the A35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and A35 is 90 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and A35.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A35 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.