Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VI

Lets examine more in depth at the Sigma DP1 and Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 was released 11 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DP1 scores versus the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 has physical 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 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the DP1 and the RX100 VI.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and RX100 VI is 87 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and RX100 VI.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VI will provide more detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.