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Sigma DP1x vs Sony a5100

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
65
Features
74
Overall
68

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony a5000
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony a5100 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sigma DP1x vs Sony a5100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1x was revealed 5 years before the a5100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP1x grades versus the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony a5100

 DP1x a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Sigma DP1x

 a5100 DP1x 
LaunchedAugust 2014February 2010More recent by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony a5100

 DP1x a5100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1x features outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP1x vs Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP1x compared to the a5100.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and a5100 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and a5100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony a5100 to give more detail because of its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography highlights
Sony a5100 Portrait photography highlights
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
72
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1x
Street photography with Sony a5100
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
82
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography information
Sony a5100 Sports photography information
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (400 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1x
Travel photography with Sony a5100
57
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
80
good battery (400 CIPA)
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography advice
Sony a5100 Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging details
Sony a5100 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
34
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony a5100
 Sigma DP1xSony Alpha a5100
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1x Sony Alpha a5100
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-20 2014-08-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/4.0 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $574 $448