Sigma DP1x vs Sony A58

Below, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP1x vs Sony A58, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A58 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP1x was revealed 4 years before the A58 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DP1x matches up vs the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1x & Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the DP1x vs the A58.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and A58 is 88 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and A58.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony A58 to deliver more detail because of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.