Sigma DP1x vs Sony HX80

Here, we will be looking at the Sigma DP1x and Sony HX80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP1x was manufactured 7 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DP1x matches up versus the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP1x has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP1x and Sony HX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the DP1x and the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and HX80 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP1x and HX80.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1x featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX80 will show greater detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP1x will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.