Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VII
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Sigma DP1s
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony RX100 VII
DP1x | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sigma DP1x
RX100 VII | DP1x | |||
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Released | July 2019 | February 2010 | More recent by 114 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony RX100 VII
DP1x | RX100 VII | |||
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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).
Compare the Sigma DP1x and Sony RX100 VII in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Sigma DP1x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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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 |