Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX100V

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX100V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2s was introduced 10 months before the TX100V and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP2s matches up vs the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s has 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) while the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2s and the TX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and TX100V is 86 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and TX100V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2s with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony TX100V will offer extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be behind in sensor technology.