Sigma DP1s vs Sony TF1

Lets examine more closely at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony TF1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1s was brought out 4 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP1s matches up versus the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1s comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1s vs the TF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and TF1 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and TF1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1s because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TF1 will give you greater detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older DP1s is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.