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Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX100V

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony TX100V
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony TX100V

 DP2x TX100V 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sigma DP2x

 TX100V DP2x 
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony TX100V

 DP2x TX100V 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX100V size comparison

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

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography advice
Sony TX100V Portrait photography advice
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography information
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
67
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
offers touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (147g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
43
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
no microphone jack
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony TX100V
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
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