Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX55

Let's look much closer at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony TX55, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was unveiled 5 months prior to the TX55 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DP2x grades against the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x features physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the DP2x against the TX55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and TX55 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and TX55.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2x having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX55 will deliver more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively.