Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX20
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP2
- Refreshed by Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released February 2012
Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX20 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Sigma DP2s and Sony TX20, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe DP2s was released 24 months before the TX20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DP2s matches up vs the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony TX20
DP2s | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sigma DP2s
TX20 | DP2s | |||
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Released | February 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony TX20
DP2s | TX20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Sigma DP2s and Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the DP2s versus the TX20.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and TX20 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and TX20.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2s due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX20 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Sigma DP2s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-20 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | True II | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 280g (0.62 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $940 | $330 |