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Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX55

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Sigma DP2s versus Sony TX55, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was released 17 months prior to the TX55 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DP2s matches up versus the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony TX55

 DP2s TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sigma DP2s

 TX55 DP2s 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months
Screen dimensions3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony TX55

 DP2s TX55 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s provides external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the DP2s vs the TX55.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and TX55 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and TX55.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2s because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX55 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
36
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2s
Street photography with Sony TX55
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
great battery life (250 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
50
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery life (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s Vlogging factors
Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony TX55
 Sigma DP2sSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-20 2011-07-24
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 surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $940 $350