Sigma DP2x vs Sony TF1

Here is a detailed assessment of the Sigma DP2x and Sony TF1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The DP2x was announced 3 years earlier than the TF1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the DP2x scores versus the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2x has got exterior 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) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2x and Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2x versus the TF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and TF1 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and TF1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2x with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TF1 will render more detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older DP2x will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.