Sigma DP1x vs Sony a1

Lets look much closer at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony a1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and a1 (50MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The DP1x was manufactured 12 years before the a1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP1x matches up vs the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x has outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1x versus the a1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and a1 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and a1.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will give you greater detail due to its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.