Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.