Sigma DP2x vs Sony A58
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A58 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
- Introduced February 2011
- Older Model is Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Previous Model is Sony A57

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A58 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony A58, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A58 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The DP2x was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A58 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the DP2x matches up against the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A58 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A58
DP2x | A58 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sigma DP2x
A58 | DP2x | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 34 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A58
DP2x | A58 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Sigma DP2x vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Examine the Sigma DP2x versus Sony A58 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2x versus the A58.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and A58 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and A58.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A58 to render greater detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2x | Sony SLT-A58 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | True II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 280g (0.62 lbs) | 492g (1.08 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 690 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $699 | $645 |