Sigma DP1s vs Sony A99

Here, we are comparing the Sigma DP1s versus Sony A99, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and A99 (24MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1s was introduced 4 years earlier than the A99 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DP1s matches up versus the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s & Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s has got 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) while the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony A99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the DP1s against the A99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and A99.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A99 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged DP1s will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.