Sigma DP2x vs Sony H55

Below is a detailed analysis of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony H55, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and H55 (14MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and H55 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The DP2x was released 8 months later than the H55 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DP2x grades versus the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x provides physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the DP2x compared to the H55.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and H55 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and H55.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP2x featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony H55 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher DP2x provides an advantage in sensor technology.