Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX100 VA

Below is a extended review of the Sigma DP1s and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1s was brought out 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the DP1s scores against the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1s has 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 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the DP1s compared to the RX100 VA.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1s because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will produce greater detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older DP1s will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.