Sigma DP2 vs Zeiss ZX1

Let's look closer at the Sigma DP2 versus Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Sigma and Zeiss. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2 (5MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the DP2 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The DP2 was introduced 10 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DP2 scores vs the ZX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2 & Zeiss ZX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2 Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2 has physical dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the DP2 versus the ZX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2 and ZX1 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2 and ZX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce more detail using its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older DP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.