Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX66

On this page, we are matching up the Sigma DP1 and Sony TX66, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 was released 4 years before the TX66 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the DP1 matches up vs the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1 and Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1 compared to the TX66.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and TX66 is 87 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and TX66.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX66 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.