Sigma DP2x Compact Camera Packs APS-C Sized 14-Megapixel Foveon X3 Sensor

Over the past couple of years, we've witnessed the appearance of plenty of compact-sized digital cameras capable of providing DSLR-grade image quality, and that's exactly what Sigma's doing right now with their brand-new DP2x digital camera, that comes equipped with an APS-C sized sensor and multiple extra goodies under the hood.

Without a doubt, one of the main selling points the new Sigma camera has in store is represented by its 14 megapixel Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor, that, due to its special configuration and size (20.7mm x 13.8mm), delivers full-colour capture with the full RGB in a single-pixel location, the resulting image being transformed into a digital stream of data by the AFE (Analog Front End) solution incorporated in the DP2x.

The digital camera from Sigma also packs a “TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II” image processing engine which improves the processing speed and overall image quality, as well as a 24.2mm F2.8 large aperture lens, equivalent to 41mm on a 35mm SLR camera, a DP2 series exclusive.

Beside the usual JPEG mode (2640 x 1760 pixels maximum resolution), the camera also offers a RAW data (X3F) recording mode, plus a video shooting options (320 x 240 pixels, 30 Frames Per Second).

Moreover, the DP2x supports ISO values up to 3200 (RAW mode only), and also packs a pop-up manual flash and a 2.5-inch TFT LCD display with 230K dots resolution, all in a fairly slender body, given the fact that it measures 113mm/4.5" x 60mm/2.3" x 50mm/2.2" and weighs around 260g / 9.2oz.

Unfortunately, for the time being, Sigma's only teasing us with the features provided by the DP2x, given the fact that they've offered absolutely no information on just when we should expect the camera to arrive on the market and just how much it will sell for.