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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 III 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
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 IV
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony RX100 III

 DP2x RX100 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sigma DP2x

 RX100 III DP2x 
AnnouncedMay 2014February 2011Fresher by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony RX100 III

 DP2x RX100 III 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

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

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography factors
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
65
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography info
Sony RX100 III Street photography info
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (290 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography features
Sony RX100 III Travel photography features
67
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
86
lighter than competition (290 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
74
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging info
Sony RX100 III Vlogging info
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
81
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (290g)
lack of microphone socket
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony RX100 III
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2014-05-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m -
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 lb) 290g (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 495
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $699 $748