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Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX1

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • New Model is Sigma DP1x
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sigma DP1s versus Sony TX1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor measurements.

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The DP1s was launched 2 months later than the TX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the DP1s matches up vs the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony TX1

 DP1s TX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sigma DP1s

 TX1 DP1s 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony TX1

 DP1s TX1 
RevealedOctober 2009August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1s provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the DP1s compared to the TX1.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and TX1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP1s because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography advice
Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5MP)
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s Sports photography information
Sony TX1 Sports photography information
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
Travel photography with Sony TX1
64
lighter than competition in class (270g)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography factors
Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
44
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Timelapse mode
31
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s Vlogging features
Sony TX1 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony TX1
 Sigma DP1sSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-10-02 2009-08-06
Body design 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 surface area 285.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $350