Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VA

Here is a thorough comparison of the Sigma DP1x and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The DP1x was announced 9 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the DP1x matches up against the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP1x comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP1x and Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1x versus the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and RX100 VA is 88 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1x using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will provide extra detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older DP1x will be behind with regard to sensor tech.