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Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38
Sigma DP1s front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II 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
  • Announced October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1x
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Earlier Model is Sony ZV-1
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Sigma DP1s versus Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and ZV-1 II (20MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The DP1s was unveiled 14 years prior to the ZV-1 II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DP1s scores vs the ZV-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony ZV-1 II

 DP1s ZV-1 II 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Sigma DP1s

 ZV-1 II DP1s 
LaunchedMay 2023October 2009More recent by 166 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Sony ZV-1 II

 DP1s ZV-1 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sigma DP1s offers outside measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 II has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Sigma DP1s versus Sony ZV-1 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the DP1s vs the ZV-1 II.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DP1s and ZV-1 II is 90 and 88 respectively.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DP1s and ZV-1 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DP1s with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony ZV-1 II will offer you greater detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older DP1s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP1s Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography information
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
74
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP1s
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1 II
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
66
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (24.0 frames/s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP1s Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography details
64
lighter than competition (270 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
81
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (18mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP1s Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography highlights
44
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
66
has manual focus
decently wide (18mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP1s Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
82
decently wide (18mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP1s and Sony ZV-1 II
 Sigma DP1sSony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP1s Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-10-02 2023-05-27
Body design 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 5 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5" 3.00"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/100 seconds
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
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file 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 270g (0.60 lbs) 292g (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
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
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $899