Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX30
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2010
- Previous Model is Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Launched July 2013
Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX30 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony TX30
DP1x | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sigma DP1x
TX30 | DP1x | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | February 2010 | More modern by 41 months | |
Screen size | 3.3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony TX30
DP1x | TX30 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Sigma DP1x versus Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Sigma DP1x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sigma | Sony |
Model | Sigma DP1x | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-20 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | True II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/4.0 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 320x240 | 1920x1080 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 pounds) | 141g (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $574 | $230 |