Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 was launched 12 years prior to the RX100 VII which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the DP1 scores against the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 features outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1 against the RX100 VII.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and RX100 VII is 87 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and RX100 VII.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will result in more detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.