Sigma DP1s vs Zeiss ZX1

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DP1s and ZX1 is 90 and 67 respectively.

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.