Sigma DP1 vs Sony H300

On this page, we are contrasting the Sigma DP1 and Sony H300, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and H300 (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 was released 6 years prior to the H300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the DP1 scores vs the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1 and Sony H300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the DP1 and the H300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and H300 is 87 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and H300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony H300 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older DP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.