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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7c

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7c 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Released September 2020
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7c Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sigma DP2x versus Sony A7c, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A7c (24MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The DP2x was manufactured 10 years prior to the A7c and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DP2x grades against the A7c for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A7c

 DP2x A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sigma DP2x

 A7c DP2x 
ReleasedSeptember 2020February 2011More recent by 116 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A7c

 DP2x A7c 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the DP2x compared to the A7c.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and A7c is 86 and 78 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and A7c.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7c will deliver extra detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography details
Sony A7c Portrait photography details
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
79
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
88
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (740 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography information
Sony A7c Travel photography information
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
86
great battery life (740 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
88
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
Vlogging with Sony A7c
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
no external microphone support
86
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony A7c
 Sigma DP2xSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Alpha A7c
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-02-08 2020-09-14
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 693
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) -
Number of lenses - 122
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 gr (0.62 pounds) 509 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 740 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $699 $1,800