Sigma DP1x vs Sony HX50V

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sigma DP1x versus Sony HX50V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The DP1x was unveiled 4 years earlier than the HX50V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP1x scores against the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP1x provides outer 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) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP1x versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the DP1x against the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP1x and HX50V is 88 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and HX50V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP1x using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX50V will give more detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older DP1x is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.