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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II 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
  • Released May 2008
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony RX1R
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Sigma DP1 versus Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 was announced 8 years prior to the RX1R II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the DP1 scores against the RX1R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony RX1R II

 DP1 RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sigma DP1

 RX1R II DP1 
RevealedOctober 2015May 2008Newer by 90 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II

 DP1 RX1R II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP1 versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the DP1 and the RX1R II.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and RX1R II is 87 and 78 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and RX1R II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R II will resolve more detail with its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Portrait photography camera
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
85
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Street photography info
Sony RX1R II Street photography info
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
73
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Sports photography camera
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
63
fantastic MP (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
fantastic MP (42MP)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (220 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (507g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography highlights
44
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
lack of Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R II Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (507 grams)
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II
 Sigma DP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2008-05-19 2015-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0
Macro focusing range - 14cm
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lb) 507 gr (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $566 $3,300