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Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Released October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1x
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX1R
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sigma DP1s and Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1s was launched 7 years before the RX1R II which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DP1s grades versus the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony RX1R II

 DP1s RX1R II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sigma DP1s

 RX1R II DP1s 
AnnouncedOctober 2015October 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony RX1R II

 DP1s RX1R II 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s has got exterior 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) and the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the DP1s compared to the RX1R II.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and RX1R II.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R II will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography advice
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
85
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1s
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (270g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
73
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1s
Sports photography with Sony RX1R II
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
no phase detect AF
63
megapixel count great (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s Travel photography info
Sony RX1R II Travel photography info
64
lighter than others in class (270g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
59
megapixel count great (42MP)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (507 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R II as a Landscape photography camera
44
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
no Time Lapse function
68
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1s
Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
9
no video
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (507g)
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony RX1R II
 Sigma DP1sSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-10-02 2015-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 800 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0
Macro focus range - 14cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lbs) 507 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $3,300