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Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony TX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony TX1

 DP1x TX1 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2009Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sigma DP1x

 TX1 DP1x 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony TX1

 DP1x TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography features
Sony TX1 Portrait photography features
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (5MP)
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (250g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography details
Sony TX1 Sports photography details
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
57
lighter than average (250 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
41
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging highlights
Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony TX1
 Sigma DP1xSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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