Sigma DP1x vs Sony A200

Let's take a closer look at the Sigma DP1x and Sony A200, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1x was manufactured 20 months after the A200 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the DP1x scores vs the A200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1x against the A200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and A200 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and A200.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A200 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer DP1x should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.