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Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6000

Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50
Sigma SD1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Replacement is Sigma SD1 Merrill
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
  • Renewed by Sony A6300
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Sigma SD1 versus Sony A6000, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and A6000 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SD1 was released 4 years prior to the A6000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD1 scores vs the A6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sony A6000

 SD1 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sigma SD1

 A6000 SD1 
LaunchedApril 2014September 2010Newer by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Sigma SD1 and Sony A6000

 SD1 A6000 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 features outer dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1 and the A6000.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 and A6000 is 77 and 85 respectively.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 and A6000.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A6000 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD1 Street photography information
Sony A6000 Street photography information
62
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (344g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma SD1 Sports photography details
Sony A6000 Sports photography details
56
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
72
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma SD1
Travel photography with Sony A6000
65
environment proofing
decent MP (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma SD1 Landscape photography details
Sony A6000 Landscape photography details
61
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 Vlogging info
Sony A6000 Vlogging info
9
no video
33
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (344g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 and Sony A6000
 Sigma SD1Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma SD1 Sony Alpha a6000
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-09-21 2014-04-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 24 x 16mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 384.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4800 x 3200 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO - 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO - 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 179
Cross focus points 2 -
Lens
Lens mount Sigma SA Sony E
Number of lenses 76 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 344 grams (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $2,339 $548