Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX5

On this page, we will be matching up the Sigma DP2s and Sony HX5, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2s was launched 3 months prior to the HX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DP2s matches up versus the HX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2s & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2s and Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2s vs the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and HX5 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and HX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DP2s due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX5 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.