Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX30V

On this page, we are comparing the Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX30V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DP2 matches up versus the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 has got external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2 against the HX30V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2 and HX30V is 86 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and HX30V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX30V will result in more detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older DP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.