Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX100V

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX100V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 was introduced 15 months prior to the TX100V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the DP2 matches up versus the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2 and the TX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and TX100V is 86 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and TX100V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX100V will deliver extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.