Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX5

Here, we are analyzing the Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was manufactured 8 months after the HX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DP2x scores against the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x offers external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the DP2x compared to the HX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and HX5 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and HX5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2x featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX5 will give extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger DP2x is going to have an edge in sensor tech.