Sigma DP1x vs Sony A9

Let's look closer at the Sigma DP1x vs Sony A9, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A9 (24MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1x was released 8 years prior to the A9 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DP1x grades against the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1x and Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x has got outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the DP1x versus the A9.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and A9 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and A9.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1x featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A9 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be behind in sensor tech.