Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX9

The following is a in depth analysis of the Sigma DP2 versus Sony TX9, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 was manufactured 9 months before the TX9 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DP2 scores versus the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the DP2 against the TX9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and TX9 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and TX9.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX9 will result in more detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.