Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX10 II

Below is a complete review of the Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX10 II, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 was revealed 8 years prior to the RX10 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DP1 scores against the RX10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 provides external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX10 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the DP1 vs the RX10 II.

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

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and RX10 II.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX10 II will result in extra detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.