Sigma DP1 vs Sony HX9V

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sigma DP1 versus Sony HX9V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The DP1 was released 4 years prior to the HX9V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP1 scores against the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1 features physical 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 HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP1 versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the DP1 against the HX9V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP1 and HX9V is 87 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1 and HX9V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX9V will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older DP1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.