Sigma DP1x vs Sony A300

The following is a detailed review of the Sigma DP1x vs Sony A300, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1x was unveiled 2 years after the A300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DP1x matches up vs the A300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x has outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1x vs Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1x and the A300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and A300 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and A300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A300 to give you more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger DP1x provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.