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Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP1x
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony ZV-1

 DP1s ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sigma DP1s

 ZV-1 DP1s 
AnnouncedMay 2020October 2009Newer by 129 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony ZV-1

 DP1s ZV-1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

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

Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography advice
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low MP (5MP)
73
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (270g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
85
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP1s Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
81
lighter than competitors (294g)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography features
44
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
missing Timelapse function
70
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
86
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competitors (294g)
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony ZV-1
 Sigma DP1sSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1s Sony ZV-1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-10-02 2020-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $750