Sigma DP1x vs Sony A6600

Below, we are looking at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony A6600, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1x was brought out 10 years earlier than the A6600 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP1x scores against the A6600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x & Sony Alpha a6600. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x provides 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 A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1x versus Sony A6600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP1x vs the A6600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and A6600 is 88 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and A6600.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A6600 to give you more detail having its extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1x is going to be behind in sensor innovation.