Sigma DP2x vs Sony H70

Below, we will be reviewing the Sigma DP2x and Sony H70, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and H70 (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was released 2 months after the H70 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the DP2x grades vs the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2x and Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2x against the H70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and H70 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and H70.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony H70 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.