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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
73
Overall
63
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2S
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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sigma DP2x, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was released 3 years later than the DP2x and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sigma DP2x

 Fujifilm X-E2 DP2x 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2011Fresher by 38 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Fujifilm X-E2

 DP2x Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sigma DP2x

 Fujifilm X-E2 DP2x 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sigma DP2x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus the DP2x.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and DP2x is 85 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and DP2x.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-E2 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography features
Sigma DP2x Street photography features
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2x Sports photography features
68
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
72
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography information
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
48
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sigma DP2x
 Fujifilm X-E2Sigma DP2x
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Sigma DP2x
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-03-05 2011-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II True II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $450 $699