Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.