Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma DP2x and Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was introduced 6 years prior to the RX100 V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the DP2x scores vs the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x provides outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2x and Sony RX100 V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2x and the RX100 V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and RX100 V is 86 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2x with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 V will deliver more detail using its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.