Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 III

On this page, we are contrasting the Sigma DP1 and Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 was brought out 7 years prior to the RX100 III and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP1 scores versus the RX100 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1 and Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the DP1 versus the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and RX100 III is 87 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and RX100 III.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will render extra detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind in sensor tech.