Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VA

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.