Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-6

Below, we are reviewing the Sigma DP1x versus Sony NEX-6, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP1x was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NEX-6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP1x grades versus the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x offers external 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) and the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1x and the NEX-6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and NEX-6 is 88 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and NEX-6.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-6 to result in more detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.