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Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 III
  • Updated by Sony RX100 V
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sigma DP1x and Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The DP1x was released 6 years prior to the RX100 IV which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the DP1x scores versus the RX100 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony RX100 IV

 DP1x RX100 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sigma DP1x

 RX100 IV DP1x 
LaunchedJune 2015February 2010More modern by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony RX100 IV

 DP1x RX100 IV 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1x comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the DP1x vs the RX100 IV.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and RX100 IV is 88 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1x featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 IV will offer more detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged DP1x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 IV
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
65
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Street photography camera
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (250g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than average (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Sports photography camera
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography info
Sony RX100 IV Travel photography info
57
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
86
lighter than average (298g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 IV
41
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging info
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
81
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (298 grams)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony RX100 IV
 Sigma DP1xSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-20 2015-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor True II 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 area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 20MP
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 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 298 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 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 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 562
Other
Battery life - 280 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $574 $898