Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX10 IV

Following is a complete comparison of the Sigma DP1 and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 was manufactured 10 years before the RX10 IV which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the DP1 scores against the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP1 and Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the DP1 versus the RX10 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and RX10 IV is 87 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and RX10 IV.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will deliver greater detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.