Sigma DP2x vs Sony TX1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.