Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX100V

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX100V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The DP1 was brought out 3 years prior to the TX100V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP1 grades against the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DP1 against the TX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and TX100V is 87 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX100V will deliver more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.