Sigma DP1x vs Sony A350

In this article, we will be matching up the Sigma DP1x and Sony A350, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A350 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1x was unveiled 21 months later than the A350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DP1x matches up vs the A350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP1x enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the DP1x and the A350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and A350 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and A350.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A350 to result in greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer DP1x will have an edge in sensor innovation.