Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma DP2s and Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2s was launched 10 years before the RX100 VII and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP2s scores versus the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2s has outside dimensions 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 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2s compared to the RX100 VII.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and RX100 VII is 86 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and RX100 VII.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2s because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VII will show more detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.