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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX30

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Released September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX30 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 was revealed 4 years prior to the TX30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DP2 grades versus the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony TX30

 DP2 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sigma DP2

 TX30 DP2 
LaunchedJuly 2013September 2009Newer by 46 months
Screen size3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony TX30

 DP2 TX30 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 features outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2 compared to the TX30.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and TX30 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and TX30.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX30 will show extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography information
Sony TX30 Portrait photography information
56
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (5MP)
38
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography features
Sony TX30 Street photography features
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (280g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2
Sports photography with Sony TX30
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than average (280 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
environment proof
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
Landscape photography with Sony TX30
48
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging info
Sony TX30 Vlogging info
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than average (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have mic port
34
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony TX30
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-09-21 2013-07-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m -
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280g (0.62 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $649 $230