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Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX350

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP1x
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX350 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX350, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The DP1s was announced 8 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP1s grades vs the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony HX350

 DP1s HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sigma DP1s

 HX350 DP1s 
IntroducedDecember 2016October 2009Newer by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony HX350

 DP1s HX350 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1s offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the DP1s vs the HX350.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and HX350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and HX350.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX350 will offer extra detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
48
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP1s
Street photography with Sony HX350
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (270g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s Sports photography factors
Sony HX350 Sports photography factors
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
Travel photography with Sony HX350
64
lighter than others (270 grams)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (652 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography info
Sony HX350 Landscape photography info
44
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s Vlogging highlights
Sony HX350 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (652 grams)
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony HX350
 Sigma DP1sSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1s Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-10-02 2016-12-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 lbs) 652g (1.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 - 300 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 -