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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX20

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX20 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX20, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TX20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DP2 scores vs the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony TX20

 DP2 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sigma DP2

 TX20 DP2 
LaunchedFebruary 2012September 2009Newer by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony TX20

 DP2 TX20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 provides outer 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) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 compared to the TX20.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and TX20 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and TX20.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX20 will offer greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (5MP)
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography advice
Sony TX20 Street photography advice
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2
Sports photography with Sony TX20
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography advice
Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
72
good battery (250 CIPA)
environment sealing
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
52
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX20 Vlogging highlights
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony TX20
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-09-21 2012-02-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $649 $330