Sigma DP2x vs Sony H400

Following is a extensive assessment of the Sigma DP2x vs Sony H400, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and H400 (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The DP2x was launched 4 years earlier than the H400 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DP2x grades against the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x has exterior dimensions 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 H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2x vs Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DP2x against the H400.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and H400 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and H400.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2x because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony H400 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged DP2x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.