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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 III
  • New Model is Sony RX100 V
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2x was brought out 5 years earlier than the RX100 IV and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the DP2x grades versus the RX100 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony RX100 IV

 DP2x RX100 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sigma DP2x

 RX100 IV DP2x 
RevealedJune 2015February 2011Fresher by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony RX100 IV

 DP2x RX100 IV 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x has got external 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 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2x versus Sony RX100 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2x vs the RX100 IV.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and RX100 IV is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and RX100 IV.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 IV will offer you more detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography information
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
65
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 IV Street photography highlights
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography features
Sony RX100 IV Sports photography features
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
68
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (16.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
Travel photography with Sony RX100 IV
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
86
lighter than average (298g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
74
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging highlights
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (298g)
doesn't have mic support
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony RX100 IV
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-08 2015-06-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 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 screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 16.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m -
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 280 gr (0.62 pounds) 298 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical 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 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 562
Other
Battery life - 280 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $699 $898