Sigma DP2s vs Sony ZV-1

Here is a complete analysis of the Sigma DP2s versus Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The DP2s was unveiled 11 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DP2s matches up vs the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2s & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are provided at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2s comes with 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) while the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the DP2s against the ZV-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and ZV-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and ZV-1.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DP2s with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will give you extra detail having an extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older DP2s is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.