Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sigma DP2x and Sony RX10 IV, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2x was introduced 7 years before the RX10 IV and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP2x scores versus the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2x and Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2x and the RX10 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and RX10 IV is 86 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and RX10 IV.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2x with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 IV will give you more detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.