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Canon R vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon R vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Released September 2018
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
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Canon R vs Sigma DP2x Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon R versus Sigma DP2x, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the R (Full frame) and DP2x (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The R was announced 7 years after the DP2x which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the R matches up versus the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Sigma DP2x

 R DP2x 
RevealedSeptember 2018February 2011Newer by 93 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Canon R

 DP2x R 

Common features in the Canon R and Sigma DP2x

 R DP2x 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Canon R vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R features exterior measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the R vs the DP2x.

Canon R vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R and DP2x is 62 and 86 respectively.

Canon R vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R and DP2x.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R will give you greater detail with its extra 25MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent R provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
great MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
73
screen articulates
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R
Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery power (370 CIPA)
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R
Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
great MP (30MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (370 shots)
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
low MP (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography details
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
great MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (40,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
low battery power (370 per charge)
48
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging features
Sigma DP2x Vlogging features
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
no image stabilization
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon R vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Sigma DP2x
 Canon EOS RSigma DP2x
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS R Sigma DP2x
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-09-05 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 40000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 5655 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 41mm (1x)
Number of lenses 17 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 280g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $2,299 $699