Sigma DP1x vs Sony TX7

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sigma DP1x versus Sony TX7, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.

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The DP1x was launched 2 months after the TX7 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the DP1x matches up vs the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x provides outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the DP1x compared to the TX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and TX7 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and TX7.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1x featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX7 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.