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Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX100V

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
38
Features
50
Overall
42

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Renewed by Sony HX200V
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX100V Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX100V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was unveiled 8 months prior to the HX100V and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DP2x matches up vs the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony HX100V

 DP2x HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sigma DP2x

 HX100V DP2x 
LaunchedOctober 2011February 2011Fresher by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony HX100V

 DP2x HX100V 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2x vs the HX100V.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and HX100V is 86 and 66 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and HX100V.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2x using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX100V will provide extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older DP2x will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography factors
Sony HX100V Portrait photography factors
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
38
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
Sony HX100V Street photography highlights
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
Sony HX100V Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (577g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography info
Sony HX100V Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (577 grams)
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony HX100V
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-08 2011-10-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by True II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 12.70 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 lbs) 577g (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $699 $429