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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs

Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2x
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 IV
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 III Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Sigma DP2s versus Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2s was brought out 5 years earlier than the RX100 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP2s grades versus the RX100 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony RX100 III

 DP2s RX100 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sigma DP2s

 RX100 III DP2s 
IntroducedMay 2014February 2010Newer by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony RX100 III

 DP2s RX100 III 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2s compared to the RX100 III.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and RX100 III is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and RX100 III.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 III will provide extra detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography details
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
65
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 III Street photography highlights
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (290g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 III Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
86
lighter than competition (290g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
74
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 III Vlogging highlights
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
missing microphone support
81
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (290 grams)
does not have mic support
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony RX100 III
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-20 2014-05-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor True II 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 5 megapixel 20 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 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
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m -
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 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 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280g (0.62 lbs) 290g (0.64 lbs)
Physical 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 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 495
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $940 $748