Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX10V

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sigma DP2 and Sony HX10V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 was unveiled 3 years before the HX10V and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the DP2 scores vs the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2 offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 and Sony HX10V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2 and the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and HX10V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and HX10V.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX10V will give more detail having an extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.