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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Released May 2008
  • Successor is Sigma DP1s
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2018
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Sigma DP1 versus Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") have different sensor size.

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The DP1 was announced 11 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP1 grades versus the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony RX100 VA

 DP1 RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sigma DP1

 RX100 VA DP1 
IntroducedJuly 2018May 2008More modern by 123 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony RX100 VA

 DP1 RX100 VA 
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP1 versus Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP1 versus the RX100 VA.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

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

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 VA will give you more detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography highlights
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
86
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VA
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
70
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
76
lighter than competition (299 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
44
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
66
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
81
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
doesn't have microphone port
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony RX100 VA
 Sigma DP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2008-05-19 2018-07-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-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 5 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $566 $998