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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(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
Sony RX10 IV
(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  • Superseded the Sony RX10 III
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony RX10 IV

 DP2x RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sigma DP2x

 RX10 IV DP2x 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017February 2011Fresher by 80 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony RX10 IV

 DP2x RX10 IV 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

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

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
71
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Street photography advice
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proof
heavier than competition in class (1,095 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography highlights
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (280g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
56
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (1,095g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography details
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Vlogging camera
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,095 grams)
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony RX10 IV
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
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