Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX1

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.