Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX200V

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP2s and Sony TX200V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The DP2s was revealed 23 months before the TX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DP2s grades against the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s provides external 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) while the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2s and Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2s against the TX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and TX200V is 86 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and TX200V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2s using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony TX200V will show extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.