Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VII

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

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.

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

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.