Sigma DP1 vs Sony HX5

Lets look more in depth at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony HX5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 was launched 3 years prior to the HX5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP1 grades against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 features outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP1 versus Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1 compared to the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and HX5 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX5 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.