Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1x was revealed 5 years prior to the a3500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP1x scores versus the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x & Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x offers outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the DP1x vs the a3500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and a3500 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and a3500.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony a3500 to give more detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.