Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA
86 Imaging
44 Features
31 Overall
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![Sigma DP2s front Sigma DP2s front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sigma-DP2s-ek-fs.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)/Sony-RX100-VA-front.jpg)
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2010
- Replaced the Sigma DP2
- Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Announced July 2018
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Below, we are comparing the Sigma DP2s and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") possess different sensor sizing.
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The DP2s was introduced 9 years before the RX100 VA and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the DP2s grades versus the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony RX100 VA
DP2s | RX100 VA |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sigma DP2s
RX100 VA | DP2s | |||
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Announced | July 2018 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 102 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony RX100 VA
DP2s | RX100 VA | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s has got external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Sigma DP2s and Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the DP2s vs the RX100 VA.
![Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP2s-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and RX100 VA is 86 and 89 respectively.
![Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP2s-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and RX100 VA.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2s with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will give you more detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sigma-DP2s-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
![Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP2s-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V(A)-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Sigma DP2s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-20 | 2018-07-13 |
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 surface area | 285.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 320x240 | 3840x2160 |
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) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental 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 Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $940 | $998 |