Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 III

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

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.

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

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.