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Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX80

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sigma DP2x and Sony WX80, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was manufactured 23 months before the WX80 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DP2x matches up against the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony WX80

 DP2x WX80 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sigma DP2x

 WX80 DP2x 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 23 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony WX80

 DP2x WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x offers physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2x compared to the WX80.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and WX80 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and WX80.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2x featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX80 will offer more detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX80 Portrait photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
Sony WX80 Street photography highlights
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (280g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
Sony WX80 Sports photography information
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have mic jack
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony WX80
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2013-01-08
Body design 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 5MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 shots
Style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $699 $276