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Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX10

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX10 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony TX10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was brought out 6 months prior to the TX10 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP2x grades versus the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony TX10

 DP2x TX10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sigma DP2x

 TX10 DP2x 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony TX10

 DP2x TX10 
LaunchedFebruary 2011August 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2x vs the TX10.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and TX10 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and TX10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2x due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX10 will deliver greater detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution (5MP)
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography info
Sony TX10 Street photography info
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography information
Sony TX10 Sports photography information
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
Travel photography with Sony TX10
67
lighter than competition (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
environment proof
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
48
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging advice
Sony TX10 Vlogging advice
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
no external mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony TX10
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-08 2011-08-16
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor True II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.70 m
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $699 $309