Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX50V

Following is a complete review of the Sigma DP2x and Sony HX50V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2x was released 3 years earlier than the HX50V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the DP2x grades against the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2x and Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP2x vs the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and HX50V is 86 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and HX50V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DP2x because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX50V will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged DP2x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.