Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX100V

Here, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP1x and Sony TX100V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1x was revealed 10 months before the TX100V and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the DP1x matches up versus the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1x and Sony TX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the DP1x and the TX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and TX100V is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1x and TX100V.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1x using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX100V will offer you extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.