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Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX7V

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony HX7V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2x was brought out 5 months earlier than the HX7V and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DP2x matches up against the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony HX7V

 DP2x HX7V 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sigma DP2x

 HX7V DP2x 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony HX7V

 DP2x HX7V 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2x against the HX7V.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and HX7V is 86 and 92 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and HX7V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2x featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX7V will offer extra detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography information
Sony HX7V Portrait photography information
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
Sony HX7V Street photography highlights
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
Sony HX7V Sports photography information
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging highlights
Sony HX7V Vlogging highlights
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
no mic socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony HX7V
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $699 $499