Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX10 III

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP2 and Sony RX10 III, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 was announced 7 years before the RX10 III and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DP2 scores vs the RX10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 provides outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2 and Sony RX10 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 against the RX10 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and RX10 III is 86 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and RX10 III.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX10 III will provide you with extra detail with its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older DP2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.