Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 was released 23 months earlier than the TX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DP2 grades vs the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 against the TX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and TX10 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and TX10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony TX10 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.