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Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX90V

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX90V Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sigma DP2x versus Sony HX90V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2x was revealed 5 years earlier than the HX90V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DP2x grades versus the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony HX90V

 DP2x HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sigma DP2x

 HX90V DP2x 
ReleasedApril 2015February 2011Fresher by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony HX90V

 DP2x HX90V 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x has got external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the DP2x against the HX90V.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and HX90V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and HX90V.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2x having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX90V will offer more detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
45
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography features
Sony HX90V Street photography features
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (280g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
Sony HX90V Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
76
good battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than average (245g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography advice
Sony HX90V Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
good battery power (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging features
Sony HX90V Vlogging features
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
missing mic socket
75
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic jack
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony HX90V
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-08 2015-04-14
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by True II Bionz X
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $699 $440