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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A390

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A390 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A380
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A390 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony A390, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A390 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2x was brought out 7 months later than the A390 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DP2x scores against the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A390

 DP2x A390 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sigma DP2x

 A390 DP2x 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A390

 DP2x A390 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x has external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2x vs the A390.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A390 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and A390 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and A390.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A390 to result in extra detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger DP2x should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography highlights
Sony A390 Portrait photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography features
Sony A390 Street photography features
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
Sony A390 as a Sports photography camera
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
Sony A390 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (280g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
53
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography information
Sony A390 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery pack (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
Vlogging with Sony A390
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony A390
 Sigma DP2xSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-02-08 2010-07-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 -
Maximum video resolution 320x240 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 grams (0.62 pounds) 549 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $699 $500