Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 V

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP1 and Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The DP1 was manufactured 9 years before the RX100 V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP1 scores vs the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 offers outer 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 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1 and Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the DP1 and the RX100 V.

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

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and RX100 V.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will give greater detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.