Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX30V

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony HX30V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The DP1s was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX30V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP1s matches up against the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s comes with outer dimensions 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 HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the DP1s against the HX30V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1s and HX30V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP1s featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX30V will offer you extra detail having its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older DP1s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.