Sigma DP2x vs Sony T110

Following is a extended analysis of the Sigma DP2x and Sony T110, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and T110 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and T110 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2x was announced 2 months after the T110 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DP2x matches up versus the T110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony T110 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x provides outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony T110 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2x versus the T110.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and T110 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and T110.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2x with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony T110 will deliver greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.