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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Superseded the Sony RX100
  • Updated by Sony RX100 III
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 II Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was unveiled 3 years before the RX100 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the DP2x scores against the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony RX100 II

 DP2x RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sigma DP2x

 RX100 II DP2x 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2011Newer by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony RX100 II

 DP2x RX100 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x provides physical dimensions 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 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2x and the RX100 II.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and RX100 II is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and RX100 II.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will render greater detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography advice
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
70
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Street photography highlights
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography info
Sony RX100 II Sports photography info
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
67
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
great battery life (350 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography info
Sony RX100 II Travel photography info
67
lighter than competitors (280g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
great battery life (350 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (281g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
74
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging info
Sony RX100 II Vlogging info
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic jack
37
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony RX100 II
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2013-06-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280g (0.62 lbs) 281g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $598