Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX100V

Below is a in depth assessment of the Sigma DP2s and Sony HX100V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2s was manufactured 20 months earlier than the HX100V making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the DP2s scores against the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s enjoys external 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 HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2s and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the DP2s and the HX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2s and HX100V is 86 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and HX100V.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2s due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX100V will offer more detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.