Sigma DP1 vs Sony HX50V

Below is a detailed comparison of the Sigma DP1 and Sony HX50V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The DP1 was revealed 6 years earlier than the HX50V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the DP1 scores versus the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1 features physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP1 and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the DP1 and the HX50V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and HX50V is 87 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and HX50V.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX50V will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older DP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.