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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX5

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Released February 2014
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony TX5

 DP2 Quattro TX5 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2010More recent by 49 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 TX5 DP2 Quattro 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX5

 DP2 Quattro TX5 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX5 size comparison

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

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography features
Sony TX5 Portrait photography features
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography info
Sony TX5 Street photography info
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography factors
Sony TX5 Sports photography factors
48
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
environment sealing
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography info
Sony TX5 Landscape photography info
59
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging highlights
Sony TX5 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
30
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony TX5
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-13 2010-02-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TRUE III engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5424 x 3616 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.90 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 grams (0.87 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $931 $239