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Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX1

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1s
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony TX1

 DP1 TX1 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sigma DP1

 TX1 DP1 
RevealedAugust 2009May 2008Newer by 14 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony TX1

 DP1 TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX1 Portrait photography highlights
55
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 Street photography advice
Sony TX1 Street photography advice
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (270g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (270g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
44
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
31
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1
Vlogging with Sony TX1
9
can't record video
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony TX1
 Sigma DP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2008-05-19 2009-08-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $566 $350