Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX10

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sigma DP1 and Sony RX10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 was introduced 6 years before the RX10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the DP1 matches up vs the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 and Sony RX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the DP1 vs the RX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and RX10 is 87 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and RX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX10 will deliver extra detail using its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older DP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.