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Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX66

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37
Sigma DP1x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1s
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sigma DP1x versus Sony TX66, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The DP1x was revealed 24 months prior to the TX66 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the DP1x grades versus the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Sony TX66

 DP1x TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sigma DP1x

 TX66 DP1x 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months
Display dimensions3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1x and Sony TX66

 DP1x TX66 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x offers physical 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) and the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the DP1x and the TX66.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and TX66 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and TX66.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1x using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony TX66 will offer extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1x Portrait photography details
Sony TX66 Portrait photography details
56
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (5MP)
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1x
Street photography with Sony TX66
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (250 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
Sports photography with Sony TX66
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1x Travel photography advice
Sony TX66 Travel photography advice
57
lighter than others (250 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f4.0)
72
good battery (250 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
no Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good battery (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1x Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (250g)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
no mic support
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1x and Sony TX66
 Sigma DP1xSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-20 2012-02-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip True II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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
Battery life - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $574 $350