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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX9

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Announced September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony TX9

 DP2 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sigma DP2

 TX9 DP2 
LaunchedJuly 2010September 2009Newer by 9 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony TX9

 DP2 TX9 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Sigma DP2 versus Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

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

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography factors
Sony TX9 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (149g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony TX9
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-09-21 2010-07-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 gr (0.62 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $649 $799