Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX20V

Its time to look more closely at the Sigma DP2s versus Sony HX20V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The DP2s was launched 3 years before the HX20V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the DP2s scores vs the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP2s provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2s compared to the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and HX20V is 86 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and HX20V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2s because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX20V will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be behind in sensor tech.