Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX1

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 was released 4 years before the RX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DP2 matches up against the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2 vs the RX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and RX1 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and RX1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.