Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX10 IV

On this page, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was announced 9 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DP2 matches up against the RX10 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 provides external measurements 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 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 versus Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2 against the RX10 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and RX10 IV is 86 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and RX10 IV.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will show greater detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older DP2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.