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Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Introduced September 2009
  • New Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2018
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 V
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 was launched 9 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DP2 matches up against the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony RX100 VI

 DP2 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sigma DP2

 RX100 VI DP2 
IntroducedJune 2018September 2009Fresher by 105 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony RX100 VI

 DP2 RX100 VI 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the DP2 and the RX100 VI.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and RX100 VI is 86 and 88 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and RX100 VI.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
66
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than average in class (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography info
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than average in class (301g)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
low battery pack (240 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VI
48
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
65
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging details
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have mic support
77
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (301 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone jack
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony RX100 VI
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-09-21 2018-06-05
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280g (0.62 lb) 301g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature 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 $1,198