Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX5

The following is a in depth analysis of the Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1x was brought out within a month of the TX5 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the DP1x matches up versus the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x has external 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) and the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP1x compared to the TX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and TX5 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and TX5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX5 will offer you greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively.