Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX30
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX30 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
- Released February 2011
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX30 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Sigma DP2x and Sony WX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe DP2x was unveiled 5 months before the WX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DP2x matches up versus the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony WX30
DP2x | WX30 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sigma DP2x
WX30 | DP2x | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony WX30
DP2x | WX30 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x has physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Sigma DP2x and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2x versus the WX30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and WX30 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and WX30.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX30 will result in greater detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-02-08 | 2011-07-25 |
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 measurements | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 life | - | 250 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $699 | $259 |