Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX30

Here, we will be matching up the Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 was brought out 6 years prior to the TX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DP1 scores against the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 provides 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) while the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1 versus the TX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and TX30 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and TX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX30 will offer more detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.