Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony HX1

Following is a complete overview of the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony HX1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 Quattro was manufactured 4 years after the HX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DP2 Quattro grades versus the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 Quattro provides physical dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 Quattro vs the HX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 Quattro and HX1 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and HX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2 Quattro featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will resolve extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern DP2 Quattro should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.