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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2008
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1s
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Superseded the Sony RX100
  • New Model is Sony RX100 III
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony RX100 II

 DP1 RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sigma DP1

 RX100 II DP1 
AnnouncedJune 2013May 2008More recent by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony RX100 II

 DP1 RX100 II 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
70
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1
Street photography with Sony RX100 II
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 II Sports photography advice
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
80
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (281g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography details
44
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
no Time Lapse recording
74
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
good battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 II Vlogging factors
9
no video
37
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (281 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony RX100 II
 Sigma DP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2008-05-19 2013-06-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lbs) 281 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $566 $598