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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A68

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A68 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A65
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A68 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sigma DP1x versus Sony A68, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP1x was manufactured 6 years earlier than the A68 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DP1x scores versus the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony A68

 DP1x A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sigma DP1x

 A68 DP1x 
LaunchedNovember 2015February 2010More recent by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony A68

 DP1x A68 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x has got physical measurements 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 A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the DP1x versus the A68.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and A68 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and A68.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A68 to render extra detail due to its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1x will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography info
Sony A68 Portrait photography info
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
Sony A68 as a Sports photography camera
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
no phase detect AF
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1x
Travel photography with Sony A68
57
lighter than others (250 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
54
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (510 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography advice
Sony A68 Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery life (510 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
Vlogging with Sony A68
25
lighter than others (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of mic port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony A68
 Sigma DP1xSony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1x Sony SLT-A68
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-02-20 2015-11-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/4.0 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 610 gr (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $574 $581