Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX5

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.