Sigma DP2 vs Sony H400

Let's examine more in depth at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony H400, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and H400 (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 was manufactured 5 years before the H400 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the DP2 scores against the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 features outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2 and the H400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and H400 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and H400.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony H400 will provide extra detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.