Sigma DP1s vs Sony A65

Here, we are looking at the Sigma DP1s vs Sony A65, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP1s was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A65 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DP1s grades versus the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1s & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s features external measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1s vs the A65.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and A65 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and A65.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A65 to produce extra detail due to its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.