Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX1

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.

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.

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.

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

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.