Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX10

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sigma DP1s and Sony TX10, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The DP1s was introduced 22 months before the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the DP1s scores vs the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s has got exterior 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) and the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP1s and Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1s versus the TX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and TX10.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1s using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony TX10 will produce more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older DP1s will be behind with regard to sensor technology.