Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 III

Here is a comprehensive review of the Sigma DP2x and Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") use different sensor size.

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The DP2x was brought out 4 years prior to the RX100 III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DP2x matches up versus the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x provides outside 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 RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP2x and Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2x and the RX100 III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and RX100 III is 86 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and RX100 III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 III will give extra detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be behind in sensor technology.