Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX20

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX20, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The DP1x was unveiled 24 months before the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP1x matches up versus the TX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1x offers outside 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) while the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the DP1x versus the TX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and TX20 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and TX20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP1x having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX20 will offer you extra detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged DP1x is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.