Sigma DP1x vs Sony A290
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Launched February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched June 2010
- Superseded the Sony A230
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Sigma DP1x and Sony A290, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A290 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe DP1x was launched 3 months earlier than the A290 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP1x scores against the A290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony A290
| DP1x | A290 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Sigma DP1x
| A290 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony A290
| DP1x | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP1x comes with exterior 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 A290 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1x and the A290.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and A290 is 88 and 66 respectively.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and A290.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A290 to show more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
| Model type | Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-02-20 | 2010-06-09 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | True II | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/4.0 | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | - |
| Max video resolution | 320x240 | None |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) | 549 gr (1.21 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC card | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $574 | $600 |