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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Introduced May 2008
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2018
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 V
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony RX100 VI

 DP1 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sigma DP1

 RX100 VI DP1 
IntroducedJune 2018May 2008Fresher by 122 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony RX100 VI

 DP1 RX100 VI 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

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

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography features
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
66
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Street photography advice
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography factors
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Travel photography features
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography information
44
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
lack of Timelapse function
65
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
77
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (301g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone port
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony RX100 VI
 Sigma DP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2008-05-19 2018-06-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
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 270 grams (0.60 lb) 301 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $566 $1,198