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Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX1

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony TX1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was unveiled 19 months later than the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DP2x matches up vs the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony TX1

 DP2x TX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2009More recent by 19 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sigma DP2x

 TX1 DP2x 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony TX1

 DP2x TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x has exterior 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) whilst the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP2x versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the DP2x vs the TX1.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and TX1 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and TX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX1 will provide greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent DP2x is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2x Portrait photography advice
Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2x Street photography advice
Sony TX1 Street photography advice
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (280 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography highlights
Sony TX1 Sports photography highlights
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography features
Sony TX1 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
31
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2x Vlogging advice
Sony TX1 Vlogging advice
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of microphone support
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony TX1
 Sigma DP2xSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-08 2009-08-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 gr (0.62 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $350