Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33 Key Specs
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- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched February 2011
- Old Model is Sigma DP2s
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Successor is Sony A35
Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A33 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe DP2x was revealed 6 months after the A33 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the DP2x grades versus the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2x & Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A33
DP2x | A33 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sigma DP2x
A33 | DP2x | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A33
DP2x | A33 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | August 2010 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x provides 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) whilst the Sony A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the DP2x compared to the A33.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and A33 is 86 and 67 respectively.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and A33.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A33 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively.
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP2x | Sony SLT-A33 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | True II | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 41mm (1x) | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 280g (0.62 pounds) | 500g (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $699 | $230 |