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Sigma DP2x

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
8
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3.2 out of 5
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3 stars
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Pros

  • really good and inexpensive square frames
  • high image quality and unique rendering of
  • Red River Gorge is a great place for hiking and camping

Cons

  • sometimes colours can feel unbalanced
  • have built-in Wireless
  • Does the Sigma DP2x have Touch Screen

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • APS-C
  • 20.7x13.8 mm
  • 5 Mpx
  • 2640, 1760 px
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Sigma DP2x - Pros & Cons

Sigma DP2x

Pros

  • really good and inexpensive square frames
  • high image quality and unique rendering of
  • Red River Gorge is a great place for hiking and camping
  • deep
  • crystal clear look
  • Bayer pattern cameras work remarkably well these days
  • beautiful colors
  • great compositions and very sharp photos to
  • have useful zoom ranges and image stabilization
  • The night photograph was very good
  • The amount of customization is actually quite good

Cons

  • sometimes colours can feel unbalanced
  • have built-in Wireless
  • Does the Sigma DP2x have Touch Screen
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Sigma DP2x have Weather Sealing
  • images require less processing
  • DP2x's images can look rather grainy
  • the back feels lumpy and outdated
  • slow and clunky as Sigma Photo Pro 4
  • somewhat slow and cumbersome process)

Sigma DP2x - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
5 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2640 x 1760 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sigma DP2x - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.81 in
Sensor photo detectors14.0 Mpx
Effective pixels5.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution2640 x 1760 px
Other resolutions
  • 2640x1485
  • 1872x1248
  • 1312x880
ProcessorTrue II
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom1.0 x
Focal length equiv< 41
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.02 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Subject / scene modesno
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.3
Flash modesManual
External flashyes
Continuous drive3.0 fps
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight9.17 oz
Width4.46 in
Height2.34 in
Depth2.21 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)250
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSno
Orientation sensorno
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Image
ISO
  • 50
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum800
Boosted ISO maximum3200
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG XR
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Supported aspect ratios3:2
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution320 x 240 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • MMC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlyes

Sigma DP2x - Q&A

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Sigma DP2x Sigma - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.2
Based on 8 reviews
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  • 1
Sigma DP2x Review: Sigma DP2x - The Phoblographer
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The Phoblographer
Published: 10.08.2011
Review: Sigma DP2x - The Phoblographer

In the post, we provide our thoughts on the Sigma DP2x. Read more at The Phoblographer.

Sigma DP2x Sigma DP2x Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 01.07.2011
Sigma DP2x Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The Sigma DP2x is a new compact camera featuring a large APS-C DSLR sensor from Foveon and a fixed 41mm lens with a fast aperture of f/2.8. Can Sigma's latest model compete with the recent crop of compact system cameras? Read our in-depth Sigma DP2x review to find out...

Sigma DP2x Sigma DP2x Review - Specifications
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Imaging Resource
Published: 08.02.2011
Sigma DP2x Review - Specifications

Sigma DP2x Review - DP2x Specifications

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CNET
Published: 18.08.2011
Sigma DP2x

If you're a camera fanatic with cash to spare, the compact and quirky Sigma DP2x would make an excellent addition to your collection. But, despite its convenient size and often stunning photos, a dSLR offers more possibilities.

Sigma DP2x Sigma DP2x Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 08.02.2011
Sigma DP2x Review

Sigma DP2x review, find out how the DP2x stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Sigma DP2x Sigma DP2x Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 08.02.2011
Sigma DP2x Review | Camera Decision
2.1

Sigma DP2x is a 5.0MP Large Sensor Compact camera with a APS-C sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor and 41 mm lens. Read our DP2x review to find its pros and cons.

Sigma DP2x Sigma DP2x Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 26.07.2011
Sigma DP2x Review
4.1

Boasting a 14MP Foveon sensor, found in the brand's DSLRs, as well as a fixed focal length 41mm lens, the DP2x promises excellent images. However, how does the rest of the specification shape up and the retro design shape up when tested?

Sigma DP2x Sigma DP2x review
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Alphr
Published: 13.07.2011
Sigma DP2x review
3.0

It took camera manufacturers a long time to respond to customers' demands for an SLR-quality camera in a compact body. In the end it was up to Sigma – better known for its lenses than its cameras – to lead the

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