Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX200V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX200V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 was revealed 3 years prior to the TX200V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP2 grades versus the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 against the TX200V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and TX200V is 86 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and TX200V.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX200V will provide extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.