Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX66

Below, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2x and Sony TX66, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The DP2x was revealed 12 months before the TX66 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DP2x matches up versus the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x features external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2x versus the TX66.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and TX66 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and TX66.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2x having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX66 will render extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2x will be behind in sensor innovation.