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Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Sigma DP1s
(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
Sony HX20V
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony HX20V

 DP1s HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sigma DP1s

 HX20V DP1s 
RevealedJuly 2012October 2009Fresher by 34 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony HX20V

 DP1s HX20V 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V size comparison

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

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography factors
Sony HX20V Portrait photography factors
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
45
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1s
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (254g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography details
Sony HX20V Landscape photography details
44
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
no Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s Vlogging factors
Sony HX20V Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony HX20V
 Sigma DP1sSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
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