Sigma DP1x vs Sony A850

Lets look a little more closely at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony A850, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A850 (25MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The DP1x was revealed at a similar time to the A850 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DP1x scores vs the A850 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1x comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP1x versus Sony A850 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the DP1x against the A850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and A850 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and A850.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A850 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively.