Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX5

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.

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.

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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and TX5 is 86 and 96 respectively.

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.