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Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX50

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX50 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
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX50 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX50, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The DP2x was brought out 11 months earlier than the WX50 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the DP2x scores against the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony WX50

 DP2x WX50 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sigma DP2x

 WX50 DP2x 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony WX50

 DP2x WX50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2x vs the WX50.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and WX50 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and WX50.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX50 will produce extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography details
Sony WX50 Street photography details
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (280g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
67
lighter than average (280 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
48
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
no external mic port
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony WX50
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2012-01-30
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
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 - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $699 $250