Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX100V
86 Imaging
44 Features
31 Overall
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95 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2011
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX100V Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Sigma DP2x and Sony TX100V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

The DP2x was launched 2 months after the TX100V so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DP2x scores against the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX100V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony TX100V
DP2x | TX100V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sigma DP2x
TX100V | DP2x | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony TX100V
DP2x | TX100V | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma DP2x and Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2x vs the TX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and TX100V is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and TX100V.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX100V will show more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-02-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 5MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
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 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 280g (0.62 lb) | 147g (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $699 | $380 |