Sigma DP2X review
Image Quality, Value and Verdict
Sigma DP2X review - Image Quality and Value
The
combined benefits of the fixed lens and large sensor, as well as the
AFE system, all combine to produce some excellent images. Sharpness is
consistent throughout the frame with very little softening appearing
towards the corners. Images display a fantastic tonal range that's
really striking, as well as a good dynamic range. One criticism is that
ISO performance isn't as good as it could be at the top end of the
scale, although up to ISO 800 is perfectly usable.
At some £450, the
DP2X has a pretty high price tag considering the specification. Outside
of the large sensor and high-quality lens, the spec is very much on the
light side.
Sigma DP2X review - Verdict
The Sigma DP2X has a lot of holes in its specification and improves very little on the DP2s with regards to a feature set and specification, but if you're an enthusiast and you're willing to make sacrifices for great image quality, the DP2X could well be an advanced compact for you.
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Latest comments
July 27 23:03
Dan Cartell
Nice review, interesting camera. Its a shame Sigma wont improve the quality of video their cameras can capture. Judging by the sample pictures Sigma cameras like this one with their interesting sensor would make great video , surely Sigma should pull up its socks in the video department otherwise their cameras will look outdated in their specification; otherwisepicture quality= impressive!.
August 05 13:23
Paul Watson
if you want to make videos buy a video camera - I use sigma and applaud there stance on not have HD ... as it is designed as a still Camera for photographers. Not all camera makers are sheep following a naff trend . . . But what I would like to see is something like a 32meg SSD!
August 05 14:38
Mike Bear
Yet another potentially useful camera rendered useless to many of us by lack of a even a rudimentary viewfinder.
September 17 12:43
John Allen
Sigma have a range of accessories including a viewfinder which is bigger and clearer than many viewfinders found on more consumer oriented compacts. Plus a vote from me for keeping cameras like this free of bling.