Sigma DP1 vs Sony TX9

Lets look much closer at the Sigma DP1 and Sony TX9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 was introduced 3 years before the TX9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP1 grades against the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1 and the TX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and TX9 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and TX9.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX9 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.