Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX7

Here is a extended assessment of the Sigma DP1s vs Sony TX7, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1s was manufactured 3 months before the TX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DP1s grades versus the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1s offers physical measurements 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 TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the DP1s against the TX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and TX7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and TX7.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1s due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX7 will offer more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively.