Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX1

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was revealed 4 years before the RX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP2s grades against the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s offers external 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 RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2s and the RX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and RX1 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and RX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX1 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.