Sigma SD1 vs Sony RX100 VA

The following is a complete review of the Sigma SD1 versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the SD1 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The SD1 was introduced 8 years prior to the RX100 VA which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD1 scores against the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma SD1 comes with exterior measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma SD1 versus Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1 vs the RX100 VA.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 and RX100 VA is 77 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1 and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will resolve more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SD1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.