Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 II

Let's look more in depth at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony RX10 II, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2x was released 5 years before the RX10 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the DP2x matches up against the RX10 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x offers external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2x versus Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2x versus the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and RX10 II is 86 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and RX10 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 II will show more detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.