Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500 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
- Superseded the Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Released October 2016
- Replaced the Sony A6300

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A6500 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

The DP2x was launched 6 years prior to the A6500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DP2x scores against the A6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x & Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A6500
DP2x | A6500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sigma DP2x
A6500 | DP2x | |||
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Released | October 2016 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 68 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A6500
DP2x | A6500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Look at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2x and the A6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and A6500 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and A6500.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A6500 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2x | Sony Alpha a6500 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | True II | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 425 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
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 (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 320x240 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 280g (0.62 lbs) | 453g (1.00 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1405 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $699 | $1,298 |