Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX30

Here, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP1x versus Sony TX30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The DP1x was announced 4 years earlier than the TX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP1x grades against the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the DP1x compared to the TX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and TX30 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and TX30.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1x using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX30 will provide greater detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged DP1x will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.