Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX10

On this page, we are analyzing the Sigma DP2s and Sony TX10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The DP2s was introduced 18 months prior to the TX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DP2s grades against the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s comes with exterior dimensions 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 TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2s and Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the DP2s against the TX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and TX10 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and TX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2s with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX10 will give greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.