Sigma DP2s vs Sony TF1

Following is a in-depth review of the Sigma DP2s and Sony TF1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The DP2s was revealed 4 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the DP2s scores versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2s and Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the DP2s versus the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and TF1 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and TF1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2s having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TF1 will result in greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged DP2s will be behind with regard to sensor technology.