Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX1

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma DP1s and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1s was brought out 4 years prior to the RX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DP1s grades versus the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1s has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the DP1s and the RX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and RX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP1s featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.