Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 II

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP1x and Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") use different sensor size.

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The DP1x was introduced 4 years before the RX100 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP1x matches up vs the RX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1x enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1x and Sony RX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the DP1x versus the RX100 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and RX100 II is 88 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and RX100 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP1x with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will result in extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older DP1x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.