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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX55

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Updated by Sigma DP2s
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX55 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony TX55

 DP2 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sigma DP2

 TX55 DP2 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2009Newer by 22 months
Display dimensions3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony TX55

 DP2 TX55 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

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

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
36
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography info
Sony TX55 Street photography info
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2
Sports photography with Sony TX55
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography factors
Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
good battery power (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery power (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging advice
Sony TX55 Vlogging advice
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony TX55
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-09-21 2011-07-24
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $649 $350