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Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1s
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A3000
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony a3500

 DP1x a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sigma DP1x

 a3500 DP1x 
AnnouncedMarch 2014February 2010Fresher by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony a3500

 DP1x a3500 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500 size comparison

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

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (250g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography factors
Sony a3500 Sports photography factors
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
60
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
57
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
60
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography factors
Sony a3500 Landscape photography factors
41
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
Sony a3500 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing microphone port
26
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony a3500
 Sigma DP1xSony Alpha a3500
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1x Sony Alpha a3500
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-20 2014-03-21
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor True II BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/4.0 -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 411g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $574 $398