Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX9

Lets look much closer at the Sigma DP2s and Sony TX9, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The DP2s was introduced 4 months earlier than the TX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DP2s matches up versus the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s has outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2s and Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the DP2s against the TX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and TX9 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and TX9.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2s with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX9 will deliver extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.