Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100
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45 Features
31 Overall
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![Sigma DP2x front Sigma DP2x front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sigma-DP2x-ek-fs.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100/Sony-RX100-front.jpg)
91 Imaging
50 Features
68 Overall
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 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
- Old Model is Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced August 2012
- Renewed by Sony RX100 II
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and RX100 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.
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The DP2x was brought out 18 months prior to the RX100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP2x grades against the RX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony RX100
DP2x | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sigma DP2x
RX100 | DP2x | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony RX100
DP2x | RX100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x offers outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Compare the Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2x against the RX100.
![Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 size comparison Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP2x-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and RX100 is 86 and 91 respectively.
![Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP2x-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and RX100.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sigma-DP2x-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP2x-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2012-08-28 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | True II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 41mm (1x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 280g (0.62 lb) | 240g (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $699 | $448 |