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Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • Successor is Sigma DP1x
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Updated by Sony RX100 VI
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 V Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1s was revealed 8 years earlier than the RX100 V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP1s grades against the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony RX100 V

 DP1s RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sigma DP1s

 RX100 V DP1s 
AnnouncedOctober 2016October 2009Newer by 85 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony RX100 V

 DP1s RX100 V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s provides exterior dimensions 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 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the DP1s and the RX100 V.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

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

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and RX100 V.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 V will give extra detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography highlights
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s Street photography info
Sony RX100 V Street photography info
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (270g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1s
Sports photography with Sony RX100 V
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
70
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 V Travel photography factors
64
lighter than competition (270 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
80
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography information
44
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1s
Vlogging with Sony RX100 V
9
lack of video recording
81
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
no mic support
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony RX100 V
 Sigma DP1sSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-10-02 2016-10-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
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 screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate - 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $998