Sigma DP1s vs Sony HX90V

Let's take a deeper look at the Sigma DP1s and Sony HX90V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1s was unveiled 6 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DP1s grades vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s provides outside measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the DP1s versus the HX90V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1s and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and HX90V.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1s using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX90V will show greater detail having an extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1s will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.