Sigma DP1x vs Sony HX300

Here, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP1x versus Sony HX300, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The DP1x was brought out 4 years earlier than the HX300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DP1x scores vs the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1x enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the DP1x vs the HX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and HX300 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and HX300.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP1x because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX300 will offer you more detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.