Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX80

Let's examine more closely at the Sigma DP2x versus Sony HX80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was manufactured 6 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DP2x grades versus the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2x enjoys 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 HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the DP2x versus the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and HX80 is 86 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2x and HX80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX80 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged DP2x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.