Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 II

Below is a in depth analysis of the Sigma DP1 versus Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 was released 6 years earlier than the RX100 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DP1 grades vs the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 has outer 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 RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the DP1 versus the RX100 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and RX100 II is 87 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and RX100 II.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 II will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.