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Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX350

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2 versus Sony HX350, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 was manufactured 8 years before the HX350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP2 scores against the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Sony HX350

 DP2 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sigma DP2

 HX350 DP2 
ReleasedDecember 2016September 2009More modern by 88 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sigma DP2 and Sony HX350

 DP2 HX350 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 features outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2 vs the HX350.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and HX350 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and HX350.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX350 will result in greater detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography features
Sony HX350 Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low MP (5MP)
48
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography advice
Sony HX350 Street photography advice
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography features
Sony HX350 Sports photography features
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography advice
Sony HX350 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (652 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
48
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (652g)
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony HX350
 Sigma DP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-09-21 2016-12-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 1.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 320x240 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280g (0.62 lbs) 652g (1.44 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $649 -