Sigma DP1x vs Sony HX90V

Let's look much closer at the Sigma DP1x and Sony HX90V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The DP1x was launched 6 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DP1x matches up vs the HX90V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1x features exterior measurements 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 HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP1x versus the HX90V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP1x and HX90V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and HX90V.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP1x featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX90V will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged DP1x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.