Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 II

Below is a thorough review of the Sigma DP2 versus Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 was launched 4 years before the RX100 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP2 matches up vs the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 has exterior 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) while the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony RX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the DP2 vs the RX100 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and RX100 II is 86 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and RX100 II.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 II will render more detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.