Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.