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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2
  • New Model is Sigma DP2x
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 II
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and RX100 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was announced 3 years prior to the RX100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the DP2s scores vs the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony RX100

 DP2s RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sigma DP2s

 RX100 DP2s 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2010Newer by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony RX100

 DP2s RX100 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s provides exterior measurements 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 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the DP2s compared to the RX100.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and RX100 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and RX100.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 will give you more detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
64
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
79
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 Sports photography factors
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
Sony RX100 Travel photography information
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
74
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 Vlogging factors
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have mic support
38
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony RX100
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-20 2012-08-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) 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
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m -
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280g (0.62 lb) 240g (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $940 $448