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Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1s
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2018
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 V
  • Successor is Sony RX100 VII
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") offer different sensor size.

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The DP1x was introduced 9 years before the RX100 VI and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DP1x grades vs the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony RX100 VI

 DP1x RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sigma DP1x

 RX100 VI DP1x 
AnnouncedJune 2018February 2010Fresher by 100 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony RX100 VI

 DP1x RX100 VI 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1x has external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VI in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the DP1x and the RX100 VI.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and RX100 VI is 88 and 88 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP1x having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography details
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
66
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Street photography advice
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography factors
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography information
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography information
57
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f4.0)
77
lighter than competitors in class (301 grams)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
65
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1x
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
25
lighter than competitors (250g)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
77
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (301 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic port
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony RX100 VI
 Sigma DP1xSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-20 2018-06-05
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 5 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/4.0 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 301 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $574 $1,198