Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.