Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sigma DP1s and Sony ZV-1 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Sony ZV-1 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.