Sigma DP1x vs Sony TF1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.