Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX7V

Lets examine more in depth at the Sigma DP2 and Sony HX7V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 was released 22 months earlier than the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the DP2 scores versus the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 comes with outside dimensions 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 HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2 and the HX7V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and HX7V is 86 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and HX7V.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX7V will result in more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older DP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.