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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A68

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A68 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
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A65
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A68 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony A68, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The DP2x was brought out 5 years earlier than the A68 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DP2x grades versus the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony A68

 DP2x A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sigma DP2x

 A68 DP2x 
ReleasedNovember 2015February 2011Newer by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony A68

 DP2x A68 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x features physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2x and the A68.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A68 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and A68 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and A68.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A68 to offer greater detail having its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged DP2x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony A68
57
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography details
Sony A68 Street photography details
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (280g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography details
Sony A68 Sports photography details
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
Travel photography with Sony A68
67
lighter than average (280 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
54
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (510 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
Landscape photography with Sony A68
48
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery (510 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging information
Sony A68 Vlogging information
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
no external microphone port
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony A68
 Sigma DP2xSony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony SLT-A68
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-02-08 2015-11-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip True II Bionz X
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 surface area 285.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 1.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lb) 610 gr (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $699 $581