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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and fp (25MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The DP2x was manufactured 9 years prior to the fp and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the DP2x grades vs the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sigma fp

 DP2x fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sigma DP2x

 fp DP2x 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2011Fresher by 102 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sigma fp

 DP2x fp 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x has got outer 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 fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2x compared to the fp.

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and fp is 86 and 84 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and fp.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2x featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp will show greater detail due to its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older DP2x will be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
57
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
85
focusing manually
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography information
Sigma fp Street photography information
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (280g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
Sigma fp Sports photography information
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography information
Sigma fp Travel photography information
67
lighter than average (280g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
78
weather proofing
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count great (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
Vlogging with Sigma fp
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
37
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sigma fp
 Sigma DP2xSigma fp
General Information
Company Sigma Sigma
Model Sigma DP2x Sigma fp
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-02-08 2019-07-11
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Amount of lenses - 30
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lbs) 422 grams (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $699 $2,050