Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX20

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.