Sigma DP1 vs Sony HX90V

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sigma DP1 and Sony HX90V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1 was released 8 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the DP1 scores vs the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP1 and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1 and the HX90V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1 and HX90V is 87 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and HX90V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX90V will show more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.