Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VI

Below, we will be looking at the Sigma DP2s and Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2s was brought out 9 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DP2s grades versus the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s enjoys outside 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) while the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2s and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the DP2s vs the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and RX100 VI is 86 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and RX100 VI.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2s featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will give you extra detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be behind in sensor technology.