Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX7

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2s was unveiled 2 months after the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DP2s grades vs the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s offers external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2s compared to the TX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and TX7 is 86 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and TX7.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2s having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony TX7 will show extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.