Sigma DP1x vs Sony A65
88 Imaging
44 Features
27 Overall
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64 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2011
- Successor is Sony A68

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A65 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Sigma DP1x vs Sony A65, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

The DP1x was introduced 21 months before the A65 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the DP1x grades vs the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A65 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony A65
DP1x | A65 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sigma DP1x
A65 | DP1x | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony A65
DP1x | A65 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Sigma DP1x vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma DP1x vs Sony A65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the DP1x versus the A65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and A65 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and A65.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A65 to resolve greater detail using its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged DP1x is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sigma DP1x | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP1x | Sony SLT-A65 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-02-20 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 285.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/4.0 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 622g (1.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 560 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $574 | $700 |