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Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sigma DP2 versus Sigma DP2x, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Sigma. The resolution of the DP2 (5MP) and the DP2x (5MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The DP2 was unveiled 16 months before the DP2x making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the DP2 matches up versus the DP2x for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sigma DP2x

 DP2 DP2x 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sigma DP2

 DP2x DP2 
IntroducedFebruary 2011September 2009Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sigma DP2x

 DP2 DP2x 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 vs the DP2x.

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and DP2x is 86 and 86 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and DP2x.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older DP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography information
Sigma DP2x Street photography information
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (280g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than competition (280g)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
48
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
48
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2x Vlogging highlights
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Sigma DP2 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sigma DP2x
 Sigma DP2Sigma DP2x
General Information
Company Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP2 Sigma DP2x
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-09-21 2011-02-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 41mm (1x)
Crop factor 1.7 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 4.30 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 320x240 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280g (0.62 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $649 $699