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Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1s
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 VI
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Sigma DP1x and Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1x was introduced 10 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the DP1x matches up vs the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony RX100 VII

 DP1x RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sigma DP1x

 RX100 VII DP1x 
ReleasedJuly 2019February 2010More recent by 114 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony RX100 VII

 DP1x RX100 VII 
Manually focus More exact focus

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x comes with 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 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the DP1x vs the RX100 VII.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and RX100 VII is 88 and 88 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and RX100 VII.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP1x using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 VII will offer greater detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography factors
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1x
Street photography with Sony RX100 VII
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (250 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than others (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography details
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
70
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography features
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography features
57
lighter than others (250g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
77
lighter than others (302 grams)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VII
41
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
no Time Lapse mode
65
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging features
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging features
25
lighter than others (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic jack
81
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
lighter than others (302 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony RX100 VII
 Sigma DP1xSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-20 2019-07-25
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 surface area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 20 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture f/4.0 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 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 silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video data 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) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 302 grams (0.67 lbs)
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 score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 418
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $574 $1,298