Sigma DP1 vs Sony TF1

Let's look closer at the Sigma DP1 and Sony TF1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1 was revealed 6 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DP1 grades vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 has physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1 and Sony TF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DP1 vs the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and TF1 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and TF1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony TF1 will offer more detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.