Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VA

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.