Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1
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)
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67 Imaging
78 Features
62 Overall
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Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1 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
- Launched October 2009
- Superseded the Sigma DP1
- New Model is Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Released September 2018
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Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Sigma DP1s versus Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Zeiss. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the DP1s (5MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the DP1s (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.
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The DP1s was brought out 10 years prior to the ZX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DP1s scores vs the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP1s and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Sigma DP1s Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Zeiss ZX1
DP1s | ZX1 |
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Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Sigma DP1s
ZX1 | DP1s | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | October 2009 | More recent by 109 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 4.34" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1.84") |
Screen resolution | 2765k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+2535k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sigma DP1s and Zeiss ZX1
DP1s | ZX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP1s comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Contrast the Sigma DP1s versus Zeiss ZX1 in the 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the DP1s compared to the ZX1.
![Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP1s-vs-Zeiss-ZX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.
![Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP1s-vs-Zeiss-ZX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DP1s and ZX1.
All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DP1s because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will give more detail having its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older DP1s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sigma-DP1s-vs-Zeiss-ZX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sigma-DP1s-vs-Zeiss-ZX1-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 Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Sigma DP1s | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sigma | Zeiss |
Model | Sigma DP1s | Zeiss ZX1 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-10-02 | 2018-09-27 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS (Foveon X3) | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 20.7 x 13.8mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 285.7mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 2640 x 1760 | 7488 x 4992 |
Highest native ISO | 800 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 255 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2-22 |
Crop factor | 1.7 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.5" | 4.34" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 2,765k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 6,221k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC card | 512GB internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | - |