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Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX7

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony TX7

 DP2x TX7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sigma DP2x

 TX7 DP2x 
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony TX7

 DP2x TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX7 size comparison

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

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (5MP)
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography info
Sony TX7 Street photography info
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
Sports photography with Sony TX7
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography factors
Sony TX7 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
59
includes touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (149g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x Landscape photography factors
Sony TX7 Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
36
fairly wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging factors
Sony TX7 Vlogging factors
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external mic support
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony TX7
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $699 $300