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Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX20

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony TX20

 DP1x TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sigma DP1x

 TX20 DP1x 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony TX20

 DP1x TX20 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (5MP)
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1x Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (250g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1x Sports photography features
Sony TX20 Sports photography features
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1x
Travel photography with Sony TX20
57
lighter than average in class (250g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
72
great battery pack (250 per charge)
environment sealing
provides focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
41
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging info
Sony TX20 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony TX20
 Sigma DP1xSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-20 2012-02-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by True II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $574 $330