Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced October 2009
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP1
- Replacement is Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX10V
- Successor is Sony HX30V

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V Overview
Here is a complete review of the Sigma DP1s versus Sony HX20V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

The DP1s was revealed 3 years before the HX20V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP1s grades versus the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony HX20V
DP1s | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sigma DP1s
HX20V | DP1s | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | October 2009 | Fresher by 34 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony HX20V
DP1s | HX20V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s has got external measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
See the Sigma DP1s versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1s and the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and HX20V.
Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1s having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX20V will give extra detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older DP1s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder


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Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Sigma DP1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sigma | Sony |
Model type | Sigma DP1s | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-10-02 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 285.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 lb) | 254g (0.56 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $0 | $397 |