Sigma SD1 vs Sony TX66

On this page, we are matching up the Sigma SD1 vs Sony TX66, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SD1 (15MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very similar but the SD1 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD1 was revealed 17 months before the TX66 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD1 scores vs the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma SD1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are provided at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 features outer measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1 compared to the TX66.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1 and TX66 is 77 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 and TX66.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD1 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX66 will offer extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older SD1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.