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Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2s
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Released May 2023
  • Previous Model is Sony ZV-1
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and ZV-1 II (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 was brought out 14 years earlier than the ZV-1 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the DP2 scores against the ZV-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 DP2 ZV-1 II 

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

 ZV-1 II DP2 
ReleasedMay 2023September 2009Newer by 166 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.00"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 DP2 ZV-1 II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") and a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2 against the ZV-1 II.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and ZV-1 II is 86 and 88 respectively.

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

Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and ZV-1 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony ZV-1 II will result in greater detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Street photography camera
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
80
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography details
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
66
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
81
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (18mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
66
you can focus manually
rather wide (18mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging factors
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
no external microphone port
82
rather wide (18mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
lighter than average in class (292 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony ZV-1 II
 Sigma DP2Sony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2 Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-09-21 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 dimensions 20.7 x 13.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.00"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/100 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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
Maximum video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 280 grams (0.62 lbs) 292 grams (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 260 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $649 $899