Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX30V

Following is a extensive overview of the Sigma DP2x and Sony HX30V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was manufactured 12 months prior to the HX30V so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the DP2x scores against the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x comes with external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the DP2x versus the HX30V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and HX30V is 86 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and HX30V.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2x featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX30V will show more detail due to its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged DP2x will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.