Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 IV

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sigma DP1 versus Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 was introduced 8 years earlier than the RX100 IV which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DP1 matches up vs the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the DP1 vs the RX100 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and RX100 IV is 87 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will show greater detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.