Sigma DP2s vs Sony RX1R

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

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.

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

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.