Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX10

Lets look much closer at the Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1x was brought out 18 months prior to the TX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP1x grades vs the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x provides outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the DP1x against the TX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and TX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and TX10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP1x featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX10 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged DP1x will be behind with regard to sensor tech.