Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX200V

Here is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP2 versus Sony HX200V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 was released 3 years earlier than the HX200V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DP2 grades against the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2 vs the HX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and HX200V is 86 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and HX200V.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX200V will provide more detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older DP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.