Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX200V

Here is a detailed assessment of the Sigma DP2x and Sony TX200V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The DP2x was brought out 11 months before the TX200V and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP2x scores vs the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2x against the TX200V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and TX200V is 86 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and TX200V.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2x because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX200V will deliver greater detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.