Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 II

Let's look more in depth at the Sigma DP1s and Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1s was released 4 years before the RX100 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DP1s scores vs the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1s vs the RX100 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and RX100 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 II will show extra detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged DP1s will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.