Sigma DP2x vs Sony A57
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A57 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
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Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony A57, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A57 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe DP2x was brought out 19 months prior to the A57 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the DP2x matches up versus the A57 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A57
| DP2x | A57 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sigma DP2x
| A57 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | February 2011 | Fresher by 19 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A57
| DP2x | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Sigma DP2x vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about 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) whilst the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
See the Sigma DP2x versus Sony A57 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2x compared to the A57.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and A57 is 86 and 64 respectively.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and A57.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A57 to resolve more detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Sigma DP2x | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sigma | Sony |
| Model | Sigma DP2x | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2011-02-08 | 2012-09-13 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | True II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 41mm (1x) | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.30 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 280g (0.62 lbs) | 618g (1.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 550 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $699 | $1,000 |