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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1F 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
  • Released February 2014
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2022
Photography Glossary

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. The resolution of the DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is relatively close but the DP2 Quattro (APS-C) and ZV-1F (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The DP2 Quattro was released 9 years earlier than the ZV-1F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the DP2 Quattro matches up vs the ZV-1F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 DP2 Quattro ZV-1F 
Manually focus More exact focusing

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

 ZV-1F DP2 Quattro 
RevealedOctober 2022February 2014Fresher by 105 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 DP2 Quattro ZV-1F 
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen measurements

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sigma DP2 Quattro provides outer dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1F has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Sigma DP2 Quattro versus Sony ZV-1F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the DP2 Quattro versus the ZV-1F.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 Quattro and ZV-1F is 70 and 89 respectively.

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

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2 Quattro and ZV-1F.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The DP2 Quattro features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The older DP2 Quattro will be behind in sensor tech.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
58
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Street photography camera
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (1")
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (256 grams)
lack of image stabilization
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1F
48
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (16.0 fps)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
fixed focal length (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography features
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
87
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (256 grams)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
fast max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography features
59
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
56
fast max aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1F
9
no video shooting
82
fast max aperture (f2)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competition in class (256g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 Quattro and Sony ZV-1F
 Sigma DP2 QuattroSony ZV-1F
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Quattro Sony ZV-1F
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-13 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TRUE III engine -
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5424 x 3616 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 45mm (1x) 20mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395 grams (0.87 lbs) 256 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
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 - 360 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 NP-BX1
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 1 1
Retail pricing $931 $499