Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-C3

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sigma DP1x vs Sony NEX-C3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1x was launched 18 months before the NEX-C3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP1x matches up versus the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1x & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP1x enjoys physical 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 NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the DP1x compared to the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and NEX-C3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and NEX-C3.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony NEX-C3 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1x will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.