Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VA
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released September 2009
- Refreshed by Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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 July 2018
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP2 and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe DP2 was released 9 years before the RX100 VA and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP2 scores against the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony RX100 VA
| DP2 | RX100 VA |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sigma DP2
| RX100 VA | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2018 |  | September 2009 | Fresher by 107 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony RX100 VA
| DP2 | RX100 VA | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 has got outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Sigma DP2 and Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2 and the RX100 VA.
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Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and RX100 VA is 86 and 89 respectively.
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and RX100 VA.
All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
| Sigma DP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
| Model | Sigma DP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-09-21 | 2018-07-13 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 5MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 315 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 41mm (1x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.30 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 280 gr (0.62 pounds) | 299 gr (0.66 pounds) |
| 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 score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 220 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $649 | $998 |