Sigma DP2s vs Sony H300

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony H300, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and H300 (20MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2s was launched 5 years prior to the H300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DP2s scores against the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s has physical 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) and the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Sigma DP2s versus Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2s and the H300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and H300 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and H300.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2s due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H300 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.