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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX1R

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX1R Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2s was manufactured 4 years prior to the RX1R and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the DP2s matches up versus the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony RX1R

 DP2s RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sigma DP2s

 RX1R DP2s 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 40 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony RX1R

 DP2s RX1R 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s offers physical 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) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2s against the RX1R.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and RX1R is 86 and 79 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and RX1R.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2s due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R will show greater detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2s will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography details
Sony RX1R Portrait photography details
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
82
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography information
Sony RX1R Street photography information
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (280 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
Travel photography with Sony RX1R
67
lighter than average (280g)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (270 per charge)
more heavy than competition (482g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
66
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging factors
Sony RX1R Vlogging factors
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (482g)
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony RX1R
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-20 2013-06-26
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 6.00 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 grams (0.62 pounds) 482 grams (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $940 $2,798