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Sigma SD1 vs Sony TX1

Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50
Sigma SD1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sigma SD1 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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 SD1 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma SD1 versus Sony TX1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the SD1 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SD1 was manufactured 14 months after the TX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD1 matches up against the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Sony TX1

 SD1 TX1 
ReleasedSeptember 2010August 2009Newer by 14 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sigma SD1

 TX1 SD1 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma SD1 and Sony TX1

 SD1 TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sigma SD1 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD1 has got exterior measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Sigma SD1 versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1 vs the TX1.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1 and TX1 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 and TX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SD1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sigma SD1 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SD1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sigma SD1 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sigma SD1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma SD1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma SD1
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma SD1
Sports photography with Sony TX1
56
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma SD1 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
65
environment proof
megapixel count good (15MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma SD1
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
no Time Lapse function
31
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma SD1 Vlogging info
Sony TX1 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Sigma SD1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma SD1 and Sony TX1
 Sigma SD1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma SD1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-21 2009-08-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual True II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 24 x 16mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 384.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4800 x 3200 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 2 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Available lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") 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 Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $2,339 $350