Sigma DP1x vs Sony a5000

Let's look much closer at the Sigma DP1x vs Sony a5000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and a5000 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP1x was brought out 4 years before the a5000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP1x grades versus the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1x & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x has got outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1x versus the a5000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and a5000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and a5000.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony a5000 to deliver extra detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.