Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 III

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP2 and Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 was released 5 years earlier than the RX100 III which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the DP2 matches up vs the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2 and Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 and the RX100 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and RX100 III is 86 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and RX100 III.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.