Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX300

Let's take a deeper look at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX300, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The DP2 was manufactured 4 years before the HX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP2 grades versus the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will 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") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2 versus the HX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and HX300 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and HX300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX300 will give you greater detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older DP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.