Sigma DP1x vs Sony HX350

In this article, we will be matching up the Sigma DP1x vs Sony HX350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1x was brought out 7 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DP1x matches up against the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP1x enjoys 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) while the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the DP1x versus the HX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and HX350 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1x and HX350.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX350 will produce greater detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged DP1x will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.