Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX9
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2
- Renewed by Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched July 2010
Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX9 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX9 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony TX9
DP2s | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sigma DP2s
TX9 | DP2s | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony TX9
DP2s | TX9 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | July 2010 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
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.
Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Sigma DP2s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-02-20 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | 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 dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 280 grams (0.62 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $940 | $799 |