Sigma DP2 vs Sony HX9V

The following is a in depth analysis of the Sigma DP2 and Sony HX9V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was announced 22 months earlier than the HX9V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DP2 grades against the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 features outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Sigma DP2 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the DP2 compared to the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and HX9V is 86 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and HX9V.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX9V will provide greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.