Sigma DP2 vs Sony TF1

Lets look a little more closely at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony TF1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was released 4 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the DP2 matches up against the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2 versus the TF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and TF1 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and TF1.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony TF1 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.