Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX5

Let's look much closer at the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was unveiled 4 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DP2 Quattro grades versus the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features exterior dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the TX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and TX5 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and TX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer DP2 Quattro should have an advantage in sensor technology.