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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 V Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Sigma DP2s versus Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was unveiled 7 years before the RX100 V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DP2s matches up versus the RX100 V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony RX100 V

 DP2s RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sigma DP2s

 RX100 V DP2s 
RevealedOctober 2016February 2010Newer by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony RX100 V

 DP2s RX100 V 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2s versus Sony RX100 V 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 based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the DP2s against the RX100 V.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and RX100 V is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and RX100 V.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with extra detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
66
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 V Sports photography advice
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
80
lighter than competition in class (299g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
70
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 V as a Vlogging camera
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
81
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (299g)
missing mic socket
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony RX100 V
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-20 2016-10-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
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 rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $940 $998