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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A35

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1s
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Updated by Sony A37
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A35 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Sigma DP1x versus Sony A35, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A35 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP1x was introduced 19 months earlier than the A35 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP1x grades vs the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony A35

 DP1x A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sigma DP1x

 A35 DP1x 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2010More recent by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony A35

 DP1x A35 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP1x compared to the A35.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and A35 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and A35.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A35 to result in greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older DP1x will be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography info
Sony A35 Portrait photography info
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x Street photography features
Sony A35 Street photography features
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (250 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography info
Sony A35 Sports photography info
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography factors
Sony A35 Travel photography factors
57
lighter than average (250g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
58
lighter than others (415 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (440 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging features
Sony A35 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than others (415 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony A35
 Sigma DP1xSony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1x Sony SLT-A35
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-02-20 2011-09-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/4.0 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $574 $598