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Sigma DP1x vs Sony TF1

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP1x vs Sony TF1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1x was released 4 years before the TF1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the DP1x scores vs the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony TF1

 DP1x TF1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sigma DP1x

 TF1 DP1x 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 40 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony TF1

 DP1x TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1x against the TF1.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and TF1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and TF1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP1x due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TF1 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1x
Street photography with Sony TF1
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than competition (152 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography info
Sony TF1 Travel photography info
57
lighter than competition in class (250g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (5MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
environment proof
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
33
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony TF1
 Sigma DP1xSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-20 2013-06-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor True II -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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 1 1
Pricing at release $574 $266