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Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2 versus Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was announced 8 years prior to the RX100 V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the DP2 scores against the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony RX100 V

 DP2 RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sigma DP2

 RX100 V DP2 
ReleasedOctober 2016September 2009Fresher by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony RX100 V

 DP2 RX100 V 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 has outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2 compared to the RX100 V.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and RX100 V is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and RX100 V.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 V will result in greater detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
66
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography info
Sony RX100 V Street photography info
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 V Sports photography features
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography features
Sony RX100 V Travel photography features
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
80
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
70
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 V Vlogging advice
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic support
81
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
missing external microphone port
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony RX100 V
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-09-21 2016-10-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lb) 299 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $649 $998