Sigma DP1 vs Sony HX10V

Below, we will be matching up the Sigma DP1 and Sony HX10V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 was unveiled 4 years prior to the HX10V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DP1 grades versus the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP1 and Sony HX10V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the DP1 compared to the HX10V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and HX10V is 87 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and HX10V.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX10V will show more detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.