Sigma DP2x vs Sony RX100 VI

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Sigma DP2x versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.