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Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37
Sigma DP2 front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1F 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
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2s
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2022
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Sigma DP2 versus Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and ZV-1F (20MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and ZV-1F (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The DP2 was launched 14 years prior to the ZV-1F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DP2 scores versus the ZV-1F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 DP2 ZV-1F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

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

 ZV-1F DP2 
IntroducedOctober 2022September 2009More modern by 159 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 DP2 ZV-1F 

Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sigma DP2 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1F has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Sigma DP2 versus Sony ZV-1F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the DP2 and the ZV-1F.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and ZV-1F is 86 and 89 respectively.

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

Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DP2 and ZV-1F.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DP2 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony ZV-1F will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged DP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2 Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography features
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5MP)
57
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1F Street photography factors
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (1")
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (256g)
lack of image stabilization
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1F
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (16.0 frames/s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (360 shots)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2 Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
86
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (256g)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
great max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2 Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
56
great max aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3.00")
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
better than average battery (360 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2 Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging features
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone port
81
great max aperture (f2)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (256 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma DP2 vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2 and Sony ZV-1F
 Sigma DP2Sony ZV-1F
General Information
Brand Name Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2 Sony ZV-1F
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-09-21 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 20.7 x 13.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 20mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 16.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 320x240 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 280 gr (0.62 lbs) 256 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $649 $499