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Sigma DP1 vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37
Sigma DP1 front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Sigma DP1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1s
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Superseded the Sony ZV-1
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Sigma DP1 vs Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the DP1 (5MP) and ZV-1 II (20MP) and the DP1 (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The DP1 was unveiled 16 years prior to the ZV-1 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the DP1 matches up against the ZV-1 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Sony ZV-1 II

 DP1 ZV-1 II 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Sigma DP1

 ZV-1 II DP1 
LaunchedMay 2023May 2008Newer by 182 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.00"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1 and Sony ZV-1 II

 DP1 ZV-1 II 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Sigma DP1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sigma DP1 comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") and a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DP1 and the ZV-1 II.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DP1 and ZV-1 II is 87 and 88 respectively.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1 and ZV-1 II.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP1 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony ZV-1 II will result in extra detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DP1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sigma DP1 vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP1
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1 II
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
80
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (292g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography highlights
31
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
66
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
81
lighter than competition in class (292 grams)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1 Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography information
44
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse function
66
has manual focus
decently wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP1
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1 II
9
can't record video
82
decently wide (18mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (292 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sigma DP1 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1 and Sony ZV-1 II
 Sigma DP1Sony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP1 Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-05-19 2023-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5" 3.00"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/100 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 292g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $566 $899