Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Older Model is Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Released February 2010
Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe DP2x was revealed 12 months later than the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the DP2x grades against the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony TX5
DP2x | TX5 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sigma DP2x
TX5 | DP2x | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony TX5
DP2x | TX5 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x features outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2x against the TX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and TX5 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and TX5.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX5 will provide more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent DP2x will have an edge in sensor tech.
Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP2x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2010-02-18 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | True II | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 41mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.30 m | 2.90 m |
Flash modes | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 320x240 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 280 gr (0.62 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $699 | $239 |