Sigma DP2x vs Sony H50

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony H50, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and H50 (9MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was revealed 2 years after the H50 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DP2x grades vs the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x has outer 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 H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the DP2x versus the H50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and H50 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and H50.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony H50 will offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher DP2x provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.