Sigma SD1 vs Sony TF1

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sigma SD1 versus Sony TF1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar but the SD1 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SD1 was released 3 years before the TF1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD1 matches up vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma SD1 has got physical measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1 and the TF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 and TF1 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1 and TF1.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony TF1 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SD1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.