Sigma DP1x vs Sony A57

Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP1x and Sony A57, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A57 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP1x was manufactured 3 years prior to the A57 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the DP1x matches up against the A57 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony SLT-A57. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP1x has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the DP1x vs the A57.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and A57 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and A57.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A57 to show greater detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.