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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2014
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 Quattro was unveiled 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the DP2 Quattro scores vs the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Sony ZV-1

 DP2 Quattro ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 ZV-1 DP2 Quattro 
RevealedMay 2020February 2014More recent by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony ZV-1

 DP2 Quattro ZV-1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro features outside dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2 Quattro and the ZV-1.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2 Quattro and ZV-1 is 70 and 88 respectively.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 Quattro and ZV-1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The DP2 Quattro provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The older DP2 Quattro is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
85
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
48
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
81
lighter than others in class (294g)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
59
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
70
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
86
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony ZV-1
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony ZV-1
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony ZV-1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-13 2020-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TRUE III engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5424 x 3616 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 gr (0.87 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $931 $750