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Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony NEX-F3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The DP2x was introduced 18 months before the NEX-F3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DP2x scores against the NEX-F3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony NEX-F3

 DP2x NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sigma DP2x

 NEX-F3 DP2x 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2011More recent by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony NEX-F3

 DP2x NEX-F3 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x has physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2x versus Sony NEX-F3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2x vs the NEX-F3.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and NEX-F3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and NEX-F3.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony NEX-F3 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography info
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (280 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
53
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Vlogging camera
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony NEX-F3
 Sigma DP2xSony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-02-08 2012-08-16
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect 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
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m -
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 280 grams (0.62 pounds) 314 grams (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $699 $470