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Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX200V

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Sigma DP2s
(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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2x
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX200V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony TX200V

 DP2s TX200V 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sigma DP2s

 TX200V DP2s 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 23 months
Screen sizing3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony TX200V

 DP2s TX200V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX200V size comparison

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

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
36
MP count decent (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography features
Sony TX200V Street photography features
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s Sports photography information
Sony TX200V Sports photography information
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
67
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
weather proof
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography factors
Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
47
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging factors
Sony TX200V Vlogging factors
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony TX200V
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-20 2012-01-30
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 50 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 - 220 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $940 $500