Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5
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![Sigma DP2 front Sigma DP2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sigma-DP2/Sigma-DP2-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX5.jpg)
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2009
- Successor is Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.
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The DP2 was brought out 5 months before the TX5 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DP2 matches up against the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony TX5
DP2 | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sigma DP2
TX5 | DP2 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony TX5
DP2 | TX5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 vs the TX5.
![Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 size comparison Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and TX5 is 86 and 96 respectively.
![Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and TX5.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX5 will resolve greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
![Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sigma-DP2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Sigma DP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-09-21 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | 2.90 m |
Flash modes | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 320x240 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 280 gr (0.62 lbs) | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $649 | $239 |