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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II Comparison

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Sigma DP1

5 MP | APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor

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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing DP1 and RX1R II, two Large Sensor Compact cameras from Sigma and Sony. Sigma DP1 was introduced to market in May 2008 and Sony RX1R II was launched in October 2015. As you can see, DP1 is 7 years older than RX1R II. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sigma DP1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2008-05-19
  • 5MP - APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 28 mm f Prime Lens
  • 2.50" Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 270g. 113 x 60 x 50 mm

Sony RX1R II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-10-13
  • 42MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 50 - 25600 ( expands to 102400)
  • 35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 507g. 113 x 65 x 72 mm
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Compare

Sigma DP1 was replaced by Sigma DP1s. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sigma DP1s vs Sigma DP1
Sigma DP1s vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Sigma DP1 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Weight
270 g vs 507 g 237 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
28mm vs 35mm 7 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
vs 2.00 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
vs 2.00 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
61.43µm2 vs 20.43µm2 200% larger pixel area
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II over Sigma DP1
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
42 MP vs 5 MP 740% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 800 3100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3 vs 2.5" 0.5 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.229k dots vs 230k dots 434% higher resolution screen
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Tele
35mm vs 28mm 7 mm longer tele reach
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs None Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Anti Alias Filter Simulator
Yes vs No Turn on Anti Alias filter effect to minimise Moire
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Common Strengths of Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Max Aperture - Tele
vs 2.00 Fast lenses at tele
Common Weaknesses of Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Focal Length - Tele
28mm vs 35mm No Tele reach
Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sigma DP1 has external dimensions of 113 x 60 x 50 mm (4.45 x 2.36 x 1.97″) and weighs 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX1R II has external dimensions of 113 x 65 x 72 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.83″) and weighs 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II. Sigma DP1 has the same height with Sony RX1R II. On the other hand, with a width of 60mm, it is 5 narrower and also with a thickness of 50mm, it is 22mm thinner than Sony RX1R II.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II.
Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sigma DP1 is significantly lighter (237g ) than the Sony RX1R II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Sigma DP1 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony RX1R II's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sigma DP1's 2.5" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Sony RX1R II LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Sigma DP1 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX1R II.
Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II: Sensor Comparison

Sigma DP1 has a 5.0MP APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm ) sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor . On the other hand, Sony RX1R II has a 42.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ X processor.

Sony RX1R II's sensor provides 37MP more than Sigma DP1's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Sony RX1R II's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the DP1 and RX1R II sensor size comparison.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II Cameras


As seen above, Sony RX1R II has a 3.0x Larger sensor area than Sigma DP1. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II Lens Specs Comparison

Sigma DP1 features a 28 mm Prime lens whereas Sony RX1R II features a 35 mm F2.0 Prime lens.

Sigma DP1 has 7mm wider coverage than the Sony RX1R II. At f, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Sony RX1R II has 7mm longer telezoom reach than the Sigma DP1. However, with a max aperture of f, Sigma DP1 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

DP1
RX1R II
Widest - Canon G1 X II
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

DP1
RX1R II
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

DP1
RX1R II
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

DP1
RX1R II
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sigma DP1 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony RX1R II for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 5.0MP
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 42.0MP
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Sigma DP1 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX1R II for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Sigma DP1 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony RX1R II for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
28 mm Tele Lens
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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
25 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
35 mm Tele Lens
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Sigma DP1 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX1R II for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
270g
Body Thickness 50mm
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Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
507g
Body Thickness 72mm
Read the details

Sigma DP1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony RX1R II for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (20.7 x 13.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 5.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 42.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony RX1R II: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sigma DP1 and Sony RX1R II scores compare:

Sigma DP1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #59 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #740 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Sony RX1R II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #4 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #93 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Sony RX1R II is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sigma DP1 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sigma DP1. Otherwise, Sony RX1R II is the better camera overall.

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Sony RX1R II vs Sigma DP1 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sigma DP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Brand Sigma Sony
Announced 2008-05-19 2015-10-13
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Size APS-C Full frame
Dimensions 20.7 x 13.8 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Area 285.66mm2 861.60mm2
Megapixels 5 megapixels 42 megapixels
Max Resolution 2640 x 1760 7952 x 5304
Max Native Light sensitivity 800 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28 mm (1×) 35 mm (1x)
Max Aperture no lens F2.0
Macro Focus Range n/a 14cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 2.50" 3.00"
Resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.74x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/4000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution None 1920 x 1080
Video Formats n/a MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 270g 507g
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm 113 x 65 x 72mm
Battery Life n/a 220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 97
DxO Color Depth not tested 25.8
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 13.9
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 3204
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