Sigma DP1x vs Sony A390
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Announced July 2010
- Old Model is Sony A380
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A390 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP1x and Sony A390, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A390 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe DP1x was introduced 5 months before the A390 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the DP1x matches up vs the A390 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A390 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony A390
DP1x | A390 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sigma DP1x
A390 | DP1x | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony A390
DP1x | A390 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | July 2010 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Sigma DP1x and Sony A390 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1x against the A390.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and A390 is 88 and 66 respectively.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and A390.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A390 to render more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A390 Specifications
Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-02-20 | 2010-07-28 |
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 | 5MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Max aperture | f/4.0 | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 320x240 | None |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 grams (0.55 lbs) | 549 grams (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 Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $574 | $500 |