Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX1

Below, we are evaluating the Sigma DP1 versus Sony TX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor size.

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The DP1 was introduced 14 months before the TX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DP1 scores against the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 offers exterior 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) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1 versus Sony TX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the DP1 vs the TX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and TX1 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and TX1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX1 will resolve greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.