Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The DP1s was launched 11 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DP1s matches up vs the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma DP1s Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sigma DP1s has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the DP1s vs the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP1s and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DP1s due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged DP1s is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.