Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II
90 Imaging
44 Features
30 Overall
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![Sigma DP1s front Sigma DP1s front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sigma-DP1s.jpg)
![Sony ZV-1 Mark II front Sony ZV-1 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II/Sony-ZV-1-II-front.jpg)
88 Imaging
57 Features
82 Overall
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs
(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
(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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Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Sony ZV-1 II
DP1s | ZV-1 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Sigma DP1s
ZV-1 II | DP1s | |||
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Launched | May 2023 | ![]() | October 2009 | More recent by 166 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP1s-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP1s-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sigma-DP1s-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP1s-vs-Sony-ZV-1-Mark-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sigma DP1s vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications
Sigma DP1s | Sony ZV-1 Mark II | |
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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 |