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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A58

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(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
Sony A58
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A58

 DP2x A58 

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sigma DP2x

 A58 DP2x 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2011Newer by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A58

 DP2x A58 
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).

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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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A58 size comparison

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

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony A58
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2x
Street photography with Sony A58
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
Sports photography with Sony A58
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (690 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography advice
Sony A58 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
63
great battery power (690 CIPA)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography advice
Sony A58 Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (690 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
no microphone jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony A58
 Sigma DP2xSony SLT-A58
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