Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX90V

Here, we are contrasting the Sigma DP2 versus Sony HX90V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2 was released 6 years before the HX90V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the DP2 grades against the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2 has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2 against the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and HX90V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 and HX90V.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX90V will give more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.