Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV
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44 Features
31 Overall
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82 Overall
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Announced September 2017
- Superseded the Sony RX10 III

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV Overview
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.

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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony RX10 IV
DP2x | RX10 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sigma DP2x
RX10 IV | DP2x | |||
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Announced | September 2017 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 80 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony RX10 IV
DP2x | RX10 IV | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison
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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison
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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2017-09-12 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | True II | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 320x240 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 280 grams (0.62 lbs) | 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $699 | $1,698 |