Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX200V

Lets take a deeper look at the Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX200V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The DP1s was launched 3 years earlier than the TX200V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the DP1s grades versus the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s provides outside measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1s against the TX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and TX200V.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1s because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX200V will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.