Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX10 II

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX10 II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 was launched 6 years before the RX10 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP2 grades vs the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DP2 and the RX10 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and RX10 II is 86 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and RX10 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX10 II will give more detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.