Sigma DP1 vs Sony HX30V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony HX30V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 was introduced 4 years before the HX30V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the DP1 scores vs the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP1 versus Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the DP1 compared to the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and HX30V is 87 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and HX30V.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX30V will offer you more detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.