Sigma DP2 vs Sony H300

On this page, we are analyzing the Sigma DP2 vs Sony H300, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and H300 (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The DP2 was announced 5 years earlier than the H300 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DP2 grades against the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DP2 against the H300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and H300 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and H300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H300 will deliver greater detail with its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.