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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6300

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6300 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
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6000
  • Replacement is Sony A6500
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6300 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Sigma DP2x and Sony A6300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A6300 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The DP2x was brought out 6 years prior to the A6300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DP2x grades versus the A6300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A6300

 DP2x A6300 

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sigma DP2x

 A6300 DP2x 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2011More modern by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A6300

 DP2x A6300 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x has outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2x versus the A6300.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and A6300 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and A6300.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony A6300 to give extra detail having its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2x
Street photography with Sony A6300
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Sports photography camera
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
74
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography factors
Sony A6300 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography info
Sony A6300 Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging factors
Sony A6300 Vlogging factors
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have mic jack
35
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony A6300
 Sigma DP2xSony Alpha a6300
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Alpha a6300
Type Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-02-08 2016-02-03
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 5 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lb) 404 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $699 $889