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Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX5

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2008
  • Successor is Sigma DP1s
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX5 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 was announced 21 months prior to the TX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DP1 matches up versus the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony TX5

 DP1 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sigma DP1

 TX5 DP1 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2008Newer by 21 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony TX5

 DP1 TX5 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 has got outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1 versus the TX5.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and TX5 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX5 will resolve extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
55
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Sports photography factors
Sony TX5 Sports photography factors
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Travel photography information
Sony TX5 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
weather proofing
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (148g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography information
Sony TX5 Landscape photography information
44
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
30
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony TX5
 Sigma DP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-05-19 2010-02-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 285.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $566 $239