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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A3000

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A3000 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  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released August 2013
  • New Model is Sony a3500
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A3000 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony A3000, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A3000 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2x was announced 3 years prior to the A3000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DP2x scores versus the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A3000

 DP2x A3000 

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sigma DP2x

 A3000 DP2x 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2011More recent by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A3000

 DP2x A3000 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony A3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the DP2x versus the A3000.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and A3000 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and A3000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony A3000 to offer greater detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography factors
Sony A3000 Sports photography factors
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
60
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography factors
Sony A3000 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
better than average battery (470 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography features
Sony A3000 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging factors
Sony A3000 Vlogging factors
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
26
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony A3000
 Sigma DP2xSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Alpha A3000
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-02-08 2013-08-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip True II BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264, MP4
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 pounds) 411g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $699 $398