Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP2x and Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was announced 24 months earlier than the RX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DP2x grades vs the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x offers physical 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) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2x and Sony RX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2x against the RX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and RX1 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and RX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX1 will give more detail with its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.