Sigma DP1 vs Sony HX20V

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sigma DP1 and Sony HX20V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1 was launched 5 years before the HX20V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the DP1 matches up versus the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 features physical 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 HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1 and Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the DP1 versus the HX20V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and HX20V is 87 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX20V will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older DP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.