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Sigma DP2x Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330Sensor size:APS-CWeight:280 gBattery life (CIPA):250 shots

Sigma DP2x Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

3.9

Overall score

Score
3.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

90%

3.9

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of cameras
3.9

Technical score

Technical score
3.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

28%

6.0

Sensor & Image

25%

2.4

Photo Features

18%

2.7

Video & Audio

14%

4.7

Display & Design

8%

4.5

Battery & Power

7%

2.0

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 88% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of camera Sigma DP2x

Technical score
Technical score
3.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

28%

6.0

Sensor & Image

25%

2.4

Photo Features

18%

2.7

Video & Audio

14%

4.7

Display & Design

8%

4.5

Battery & Power

7%

2.0

Connectivity & Storage

3.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sigma DP2x has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

3.9

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

5.4
Sensor size
APS-C
Sensor size
APS-C
â–² Better than 57% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as APS-C; it is larger than the sensor in 57.4% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 25.7% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
14.06 MP
Main camera megapixels
14.06 MP
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 14.06 MP, which is lower than that of 78.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
Foveon layered sensor.
Main camera pixel size
7.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
7.8 µm
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 7.8 µm, which are larger than those in 98.5% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.2% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
9
N. of focus points
9
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 9 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 67.1% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 26% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
no
AF tracking
no
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
This camera does not support AF tracking. 88.1% of cameras support this feature.
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Max video resolution
320 px
Max video resolution
320 px
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
This camera supports 320 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 91.8% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
4 Mbps
Video bitrate
4 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 4 Mbps which is lower than that of 99.6% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
280 g
Weight
280 g
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 280 g which is lighter than 64.6% of cameras.
Width
113.3 mm
Width
113.3 mm
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 113.3 mm which is narrower than 59.1% of cameras and equal to that of 0.5% of cameras.
Height
59.5 mm
Height
59.5 mm
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 59.5 mm which is shorter than 80.5% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
Thickness
56.1 mm
Thickness
56.1 mm
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 56.1 mm which is thicker than 55.4% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
250 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
250 shots
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 250 shots, which is shorter than that of 72.1% of cameras and equal to that of 4.2% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,300 mAh
Battery capacity
1,300 mAh
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,300 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 69.1% of cameras and equal to those in 0.7% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Sigma DP2x vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 4.46 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    7.8 µm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (7.8 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    7.8 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lossless compressed RAW
    Lossless compressed RAW
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This camera supports lossless compressed RAW, while the average camera does not.
    Lossless RAW capture is supported.
  • 115 g lighter
    Weight
    280 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (280 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    280 g vs 395 g
  • 180 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,300 mAh
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a higher battery capacity than the average camera (1300 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,300 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 14.4 mm shorter body
    Height
    59.5 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (59.5 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    59.5 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 115 g lighter
    Weight
    280 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (280 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    280 g vs 395 g
  • 14.4 mm shorter body
    Height
    59.5 mm
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (59.5 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    59.5 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 4.46 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    7.8 µm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (7.8 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    7.8 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lossless compressed RAW
    Lossless compressed RAW
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This camera supports lossless compressed RAW, while the average camera does not.
    Lossless RAW capture is supported.
  • 180 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,300 mAh
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a higher battery capacity than the average camera (1300 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,300 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    320 px
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (320 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    320 px vs 1920 px
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • 0.5 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.5 in
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.5 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.5 in vs 3 in
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14.06 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    Foveon layered sensor.
    14.06 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 2.7 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    3 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (3 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    3 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 15.3% worse value for money
    Sigma DP2x has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.38 vs 6.2).
    5.38 vs 6.2
  • 93% less popular
    Sigma DP2x is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 0.5 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.5 in
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.5 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.5 in vs 3 in
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    â–² Better than 36% of models
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14.06 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    Foveon layered sensor.
    14.06 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2 older
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2011 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    February 2011
    2,011 vs 2,013
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • 2.7 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    3 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (3 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    3 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • 85.9% less optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    1 x
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% less optical zoom: this camera offers 1 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The fixed built-in lens has no optical zoom range, equivalent to 1x.
    1 x vs 7.1 x
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    320 px
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (320 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    320 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 26 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    4 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (4 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    4 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 80 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    250 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (250 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    250 shots vs 330 shots
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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What we like about Sigma DP2x

  • Exceptional image quality with rich, natural colors and high resolution from the Foveon X3 sensor.
  • Sharp, high-performance fixed 24.2mm (41mm equivalent) f/2.8 lens with minimal distortion.
  • Solid, sturdy build quality with a tactile manual-centric design.
  • Quick access to common settings via the 'QS' (Quick Set) menu.
  • Dedicated AEL (Auto Exposure Lock) button which aids in focus-and-recompose shooting.

What we don't like about Sigma DP2x

  • Slow autofocus system, particularly unreliable in low-light conditions.
  • Significant write times for RAW files and a small buffer that limits consecutive shots.
  • Poor LCD screen resolution (230k pixels) that is difficult to use for manual focusing or viewing in bright light.
  • Subpar video quality limited to QVGA (320x240) resolution.
  • Limited ISO range for JPEGs and poor high-ISO performance compared to modern CMOS sensors.
  • Requires proprietary Sigma Photo Pro software for optimal RAW processing.

Verdict

The Sigma DP2x is a high-end compact camera featuring a unique 14.06-megapixel APS-C Foveon X3 direct image sensor (effective 4.69 MP per layer) and a fixed 24.2mm f/2.8 lens providing a 41mm equivalent field of view. Key characteristics include the TRUE II image processing engine, an Analog Front End (AFE) for improved color reproduction, and full PASM manual controls within a sturdy, metal-clad body weighing roughly 260g. Its main pros are exceptional image sharpness, rich color fidelity, and a film-like aesthetic that rivals DSLRs in good lighting. However, the camera suffers from significant cons, including a low-resolution 2.5-inch (230k-dot) LCD screen, very slow autofocus and RAW write speeds, and poor high ISO performance above 800.

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