Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX66

On this page, we are looking at the Sigma DP2 and Sony TX66, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 was announced 3 years before the TX66 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP2 scores against the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2 and Sony TX66 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 and the TX66.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and TX66 is 86 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and TX66.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX66 will offer you extra detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.