Sigma DP1x vs Sony G3

Following is a extensive analysis of the Sigma DP1x and Sony G3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and G3 (10MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The DP1x was announced 14 months after the G3 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP1x matches up vs the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1x and Sony G3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP1x vs the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and G3 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and G3.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1x with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony G3 will result in greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DP1x should have a benefit in sensor innovation.