Sigma DP1x vs Sony HX400V

Below, we will be matching up the Sigma DP1x versus Sony HX400V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1x was brought out 5 years earlier than the HX400V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DP1x matches up against the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x offers 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 HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP1x versus Sony HX400V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP1x versus the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and HX400V is 88 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP1x because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX400V will provide you with more detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older DP1x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.