Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6300
86 Imaging
44 Features
31 Overall
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83 Imaging
66 Features
82 Overall
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x & Sony Alpha a6300. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A6300
DP2x | A6300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sigma DP2x
A6300 | DP2x | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 60 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A6300
DP2x | A6300 | |||
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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).
Check out the Sigma DP2x and Sony A6300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6300 Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
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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 |