Nikon P500 vs Sigma DP2x

Let's look much closer at the Nikon P500 and Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the P500 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The P500 was revealed very close to the DP2x and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P500 grades versus the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the P500 compared to the DP2x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P500 and DP2x is 67 and 86 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P500 and DP2x.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P500 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon P500 will give you more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.