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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A33

 DP2x A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sigma DP2x

 A33 DP2x 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A33

 DP2x A33 
IntroducedFebruary 2011August 2010Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and A33 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony A33
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography info
Sony A33 Street photography info
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography features
Sony A33 Sports photography features
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
Travel photography with Sony A33
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A33 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
bad battery (340 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
Vlogging with Sony A33
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
77
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony A33
 Sigma DP2xSony SLT-A33
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