Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX66

On this page, we will be matching up the Sigma DP2s versus Sony TX66, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The DP2s was launched 24 months earlier than the TX66 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the DP2s scores vs the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2s has outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the DP2s vs the TX66.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and TX66 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and TX66.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony TX66 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be behind in sensor innovation.