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Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX70

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX70 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony WX70, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was announced 11 months prior to the WX70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DP2x grades vs the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony WX70

 DP2x WX70 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sigma DP2x

 WX70 DP2x 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony WX70

 DP2x WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x enjoys outer 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2x versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2x versus the WX70.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and WX70 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and WX70.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX70 will result in greater detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (280g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (114g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (280g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
missing microphone support
36
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony WX70
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280g (0.62 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
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 Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $699 $242