Clicky

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(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
Sony TX5
(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
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

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 Cards

The 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.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony TX5

 DP2x TX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sigma DP2x

 TX5 DP2x 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony TX5

 DP2x TX5 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and TX5 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography advice
Sony TX5 Portrait photography advice
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
Sony TX5 Street photography highlights
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (148g)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
Sports photography with Sony TX5
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
Travel photography with Sony TX5
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
62
weather sealing
features touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (148g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
43
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging factors
Sony TX5 Vlogging factors
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
missing microphone support
30
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony TX5
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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