Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX9V

Following is a extensive overview of the Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX9V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The DP2x was revealed 5 months before the HX9V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the DP2x matches up vs the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP2x Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sigma DP2x offers external measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma DP2x vs Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the DP2x compared to the HX9V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and HX9V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and HX9V.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DP2x using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX9V will give you greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.