Sigma SD1 vs Sony TX1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma SD1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.