Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX350

Lets look more closely at the Sigma DP2x and Sony HX350, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was introduced 6 years earlier than the HX350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DP2x grades vs the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

See the Sigma DP2x and Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the DP2x against the HX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and HX350 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2x and HX350.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP2x having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX350 will provide extra detail using its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older DP2x will be behind in sensor tech.