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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A9 II

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A9 II 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 A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A9
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A9 II Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP2x and Sony A9 II, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2x was manufactured 9 years earlier than the A9 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DP2x grades vs the A9 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A9 II

 DP2x A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sigma DP2x

 A9 II DP2x 
AnnouncedOctober 2019February 2011Fresher by 105 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A9 II

 DP2x A9 II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x provides external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2x compared to the A9 II.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and A9 II is 86 and 62 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and A9 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2x featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A9 II will deliver more detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography features
Sony A9 II Portrait photography features
57
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
85
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography factors
Sony A9 II Street photography factors
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography advice
Sony A9 II Sports photography advice
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (690 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography factors
Sony A9 II Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
73
great battery (690 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (690 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external mic port
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony A9 II
 Sigma DP2xSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-02-08 2019-10-03
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip True II BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.7 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 grams (0.62 pounds) 678 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
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 - 690 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $699 $4,498