Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6400

Below, we are matching up the Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6400, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1x was released 10 years before the A6400 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP1x matches up vs the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x offers physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP1x versus the A6400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and A6400 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and A6400.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6400 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.