Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.