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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released June 2018
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 V
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The DP2x was unveiled 8 years before the RX100 VI which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the DP2x matches up vs the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony RX100 VI

 DP2x RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sigma DP2x

 RX100 VI DP2x 
ReleasedJune 2018February 2011More modern by 89 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony RX100 VI

 DP2x RX100 VI 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x offers external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2x compared to the RX100 VI.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and RX100 VI is 86 and 88 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and RX100 VI.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2x with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will offer greater detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged DP2x is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
66
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VI
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competitors (280g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Vlogging camera
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
77
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (301g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic socket
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony RX100 VI
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2018-06-05
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 5MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
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 rate 3.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lb) 301 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $699 $1,198