Sigma DP1 vs Sony HX7V

Below, we will be looking at the Sigma DP1 versus Sony HX7V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 was announced 4 years prior to the HX7V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the DP1 matches up against the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1 has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Sigma DP1 versus Sony HX7V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the DP1 against the HX7V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and HX7V is 87 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1 and HX7V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX7V will resolve extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged DP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.