Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sigma DP1s
(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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony a3500
DP1x | a3500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Sigma DP1x
a3500 | DP1x | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | February 2010 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony a3500
DP1x | a3500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Contrast the Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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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 |