Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX80

Here, we will be evaluating the Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 was launched 7 years before the HX80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DP2 scores versus the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 comes with 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) while the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2 against the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DP2 and HX80 is 86 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2 and HX80.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX80 will show more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.