Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX55

Let's look more in depth at the Sigma DP2 and Sony TX55, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was introduced 22 months before the TX55 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the DP2 grades against the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 enjoys external 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 TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 and Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the DP2 vs the TX55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and TX55 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and TX55.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony TX55 will render greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.