Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX80

Here, we are evaluating the Sigma DP2s and Sony HX80, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP2s was announced 7 years prior to the HX80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the DP2s matches up against the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2s enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2s and Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2s and the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and HX80 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2s and HX80.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2s having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX80 will offer you extra detail with its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be behind in sensor innovation.