Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX20V

Following is a detailed overview of the Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX20V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was unveiled 17 months prior to the HX20V making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP2x matches up versus the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the DP2x against the HX20V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DP2x and HX20V is 86 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and HX20V.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2x using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX20V will provide you with more detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.