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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6000

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6000 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Later Model is Sony A6300
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6000 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The DP2x was announced 4 years before the A6000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the DP2x matches up against the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A6000

 DP2x A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sigma DP2x

 A6000 DP2x 
AnnouncedApril 2014February 2011More modern by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A6000

 DP2x A6000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x features outer 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) whilst the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2x versus the A6000.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and A6000 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and A6000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A6000 to produce more detail with its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be behind in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography features
Sony A6000 Portrait photography features
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (5MP)
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography details
Sony A6000 Street photography details
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (344g)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography info
Sony A6000 Sports photography info
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
72
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
Travel photography with Sony A6000
67
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
low resolution (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competitors in class (344g)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
Landscape photography with Sony A6000
48
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
Vlogging with Sony A6000
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
33
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (344 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony A6000
 Sigma DP2xSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Alpha a6000
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-02-08 2014-04-23
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip True II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 179
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 344 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $699 $548