Sigma DP1x vs Sony A35
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Sigma DP1s
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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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A35 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony A35
DP1x | A35 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sigma DP1x
A35 | DP1x | |||
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Released | September 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 19 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony A35
DP1x | A35 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Sigma DP1x versus Sony A35 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and A35 is 88 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sigma DP1x | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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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 |