Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX200V

Here, we are contrasting the Sigma DP1x versus Sony TX200V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1x was introduced 23 months before the TX200V making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DP1x scores vs the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1x has got 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) and the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP1x versus Sony TX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1x compared to the TX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and TX200V is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and TX200V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX200V will show more detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged DP1x will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.