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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-6
  • Newer Model is Sony A6300
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP1x versus Sony A6000, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP1x was launched 5 years prior to the A6000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP1x scores vs the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony A6000

 DP1x A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sigma DP1x

 A6000 DP1x 
RevealedApril 2014February 2010More modern by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony A6000

 DP1x A6000 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x features external dimensions 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 A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the DP1x and the A6000.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and A6000 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and A6000.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A6000 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1x will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
Portrait photography with Sony A6000
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
79
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (250g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography information
Sony A6000 Sports photography information
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
72
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography details
Sony A6000 Travel photography details
57
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
77
lighter than competition in class (344g)
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography factors
Sony A6000 Landscape photography factors
41
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6000 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
no external microphone support
33
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony A6000
 Sigma DP1xSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1x Sony Alpha a6000
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-20 2014-04-23
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip True II Bionz X
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 area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/4.0 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
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), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lb) 344 gr (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Battery style - 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 type SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $574 $548