Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX7

Here, we are comparing the Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX7, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") posses different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was introduced 14 months later than the TX7 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the DP2x matches up vs the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2x versus the TX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and TX7 is 86 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and TX7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2x with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX7 will show greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern DP2x should have a benefit in sensor technology.