Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX10
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced October 2009
- Older Model is Sigma DP1
- Updated by Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched August 2011
Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX10 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony TX10
DP1s | TX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sigma DP1s
TX10 | DP1s | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | October 2009 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony TX10
DP1s | TX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
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.
Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Sigma DP1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-10-02 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $309 |