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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Successor is Sigma DP2s
Sony TX5
(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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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony TX5

 DP2 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sigma DP2

 TX5 DP2 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony TX5

 DP2 TX5 
IntroducedSeptember 2009February 2010Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography information
Sony TX5 Portrait photography information
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography highlights
Sony TX5 Street photography highlights
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (280g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
Sony TX5 Sports photography details
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography factors
Sony TX5 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
environment proofing
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (148g)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging factors
Sony TX5 Vlogging factors
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (148 grams)
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony TX5
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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