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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp L

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp L Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP2x versus Sigma fp L, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and fp L (61MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The DP2x was revealed 11 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DP2x grades vs the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sigma fp L

 DP2x fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Sigma DP2x

 fp L DP2x 
AnnouncedMarch 2021February 2011More recent by 123 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sigma fp L

 DP2x fp L 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x comes with external measurements 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 L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2x vs the fp L.

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and fp L is 86 and 83 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and fp L.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2x with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will give you more detail because of its extra 56MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography details
Sigma fp L Portrait photography details
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
89
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2x
Street photography with Sigma fp L
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography highlights
Sigma fp L Sports photography highlights
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
environment proofing
comes with focus by touch
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
38
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma DP2x vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sigma fp L
 Sigma DP2xSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Sigma Sigma
Model type Sigma DP2x Sigma fp L
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-02-08 2021-03-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) -
Available lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lbs) 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
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 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 - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $699 $2,499