Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX10V

In this article, we are matching up the Sigma DP1s and Sony HX10V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1s was released 3 years before the HX10V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DP1s matches up against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1s compared to the HX10V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and HX10V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP1s featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX10V will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older DP1s will be behind with regard to sensor technology.