Sigma DP1 vs Sony HX200V

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony HX200V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 was unveiled 5 years before the HX200V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DP1 scores versus the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP1 versus Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1 and the HX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and HX200V is 87 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and HX200V.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX200V will show more detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.