Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX500
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX500 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
- Announced February 2011
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Previous Model is Sony WX350
Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX500 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony WX500, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe DP2x was released 5 years earlier than the WX500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the DP2x scores against the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony WX500
DP2x | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sigma DP2x
WX500 | DP2x | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | February 2011 | Newer by 50 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony WX500
DP2x | WX500 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Sigma DP2x versus Sony WX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2x versus the WX500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and WX500 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and WX500.
All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX500 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | True II | Bionz X |
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 | 5MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 280 grams (0.62 pounds) | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) |
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 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 | - | 360 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $699 | $348 |