Sigma DP1x vs Sony HX9V

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sigma DP1x versus Sony HX9V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the DP1x (5MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the DP1x (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP1x was revealed 17 months prior to the HX9V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the DP1x matches up vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1x Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1x features outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP1x versus Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the DP1x and the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP1x and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1x and HX9V.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP1x using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX9V will show more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged DP1x will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.