Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed August 2009

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sigma DP1x and Sony TX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor size.

The DP1x was manufactured 7 months after the TX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the DP1x matches up versus the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony TX1
DP1x | TX1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sigma DP1x
TX1 | DP1x | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony TX1
DP1x | TX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x features physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Sigma DP1x and Sony TX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the DP1x vs the TX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and TX1 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and TX1.
All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX1 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern DP1x is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Sigma DP1x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP1x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-20 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | True II | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 320x240 | 1280x720 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $574 | $350 |