Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX30V

Let's examine more closely at the Sigma DP2s and Sony HX30V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP2s was introduced 24 months before the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DP2s scores against the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s has got physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2s and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the DP2s versus the HX30V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and HX30V is 86 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2s and HX30V.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2s using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX30V will offer you greater detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2s is going to be behind in sensor tech.