Sigma DP1 vs Sony HX350

Let's look a little more closely at the Sigma DP1 vs Sony HX350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 was manufactured 9 years prior to the HX350 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the DP1 grades versus the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 features exterior measurements 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 HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DP1 and the HX350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and HX350 is 87 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and HX350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX350 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.