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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony RX100 VA
(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
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The DP2x was manufactured 8 years before the RX100 VA and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DP2x scores vs the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony RX100 VA

 DP2x RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sigma DP2x

 RX100 VA DP2x 
ReleasedJuly 2018February 2011Fresher by 90 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 VA

 DP2x RX100 VA 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2x vs the RX100 VA.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and RX100 VA is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and RX100 VA.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2x featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VA will give you more detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
66
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography info
Sony RX100 VA Street photography info
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
86
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Sports photography camera
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
no phase detect AF
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography details
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
lighter than competitors (299g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
66
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VA
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
81
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (299g)
lack of external microphone port
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony RX100 VA
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-08 2018-07-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 20 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lb) 299 gr (0.66 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $699 $998