Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced May 2008
- Updated by Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Launched June 2013
- Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe DP1 was brought out 6 years earlier than the RX1R and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DP1 grades versus the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony RX1R
DP1 | RX1R |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sigma DP1
RX1R | DP1 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | May 2008 | More recent by 62 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R
DP1 | RX1R | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Look at the Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the DP1 against the RX1R.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and RX1R is 87 and 79 respectively.
Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and RX1R.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP1 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will show greater detail having its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Sigma DP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2008-05-19 | 2013-06-26 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.0 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 270 grams (0.60 lb) | 482 grams (1.06 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 91 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2537 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $566 | $2,798 |