Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX9V

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP2s vs Sony HX9V, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2s was launched 17 months prior to the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DP2s grades against the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2s compared to the HX9V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2s and HX9V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2s and HX9V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DP2s because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX9V will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.