Sigma DP1x vs Sony HX200V

Let's look closer at the Sigma DP1x vs Sony HX200V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1x was manufactured 3 years before the HX200V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DP1x scores versus the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1x against the HX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and HX200V is 88 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP1x because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX200V will produce extra detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1x will be behind with regard to sensor technology.