Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000 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
- Released February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma DP1s
(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- Superseded the Sony NEX-6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
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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony A6000
DP1x | A6000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sigma DP1x
A6000 | DP1x | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | February 2010 | More modern by 50 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony A6000
DP1x | A6000 | |||
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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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Sigma DP1x | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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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 |