Sigma DP1s vs Sony A57

Its time to look much closer at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony A57, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A57 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1s was introduced 3 years earlier than the A57 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DP1s matches up versus the A57 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1s & Sony SLT-A57. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the DP1s vs the A57.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and A57 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and A57.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony A57 to give more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older DP1s is going to be behind in sensor technology.