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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7S III

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

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
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Old Model is Sony A7S II
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7S III Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7S III, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2x was launched 10 years earlier than the A7S III which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP2x matches up versus the A7S III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A7S III

 DP2x A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sigma DP2x

 A7S III DP2x 
LaunchedJuly 2020February 2011More modern by 115 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A7S III

 DP2x A7S III 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2x vs the A7S III.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and A7S III is 86 and 61 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and A7S III.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2x because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7S III will provide more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
71
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography info
Sony A7S III Sports photography info
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography features
Sony A7S III Travel photography features
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
good battery (600 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
screen is selfie friendly
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S III Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (600 shots)
has double storage slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
Vlogging with Sony A7S III
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have microphone port
77
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony A7S III
 Sigma DP2xSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-02-08 2020-07-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by True II Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lbs) 699 grams (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 600 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Two
Retail price $699 $3,499