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Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX1

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released February 2013
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX1 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Sigma DP1x and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1x was released 4 years prior to the RX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the DP1x grades vs the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony RX1

 DP1x RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sigma DP1x

 RX1 DP1x 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony RX1

 DP1x RX1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and RX1 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and RX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1x will be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (5 megapixels)
82
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x Street photography details
Sony RX1 Street photography details
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography features
Sony RX1 Sports photography features
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1x
Travel photography with Sony RX1
57
lighter than competition (250g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
62
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (270 shots)
heavier than competitors (482g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
65
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging details
Sony RX1 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony RX1
 Sigma DP1xSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-20 2013-02-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0 f/2.0-22.0
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 482 grams (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $574 $2,798