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Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1x
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Replaced the Sony RX100
  • Successor is Sony RX100 III
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony RX100 II

 DP1s RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sigma DP1s

 RX100 II DP1s 
RevealedJune 2013October 2009Newer by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony RX100 II

 DP1s RX100 II 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 II
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
70
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s Street photography advice
Sony RX100 II Street photography advice
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (270 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1s
Sports photography with Sony RX100 II
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 II Travel photography advice
64
lighter than competition (270g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lighter than competition (281g)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography info
44
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 II Vlogging advice
9
no video
37
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (281 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony RX100 II
 Sigma DP1sSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-10-02 2013-06-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 lbs) 281g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $598