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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500 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
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
Sony A6500
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A6500

 DP2x A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sigma DP2x

 A6500 DP2x 
ReleasedOctober 2016February 2011More modern by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A6500

 DP2x A6500 
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).

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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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500 size comparison

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

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Street photography camera
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
Sports photography with Sony A6500
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
77
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
Sony A6500 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
74
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
low battery life (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography information
Sony A6500 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
Vlogging with Sony A6500
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone port
39
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony A6500
 Sigma DP2xSony Alpha a6500
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