Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX200V

The following is a comprehensive review of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony HX200V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The DP2x was announced 15 months before the HX200V making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DP2x scores against the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x features outer 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) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the DP2x and the HX200V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and HX200V is 86 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and HX200V.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX200V will offer you more detail with its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged DP2x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.