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Sigma DP2s vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sigma DP2s front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sigma DP2s vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Sony ZV-1

 DP2s ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sigma DP2s

 ZV-1 DP2s 
IntroducedMay 2020February 2010Fresher by 124 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2s and Sony ZV-1

 DP2s ZV-1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Sigma DP2s vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

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.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

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

Sigma DP2s vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sigma DP2s vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2s vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2s vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography features
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
73
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma DP2s Street photography features
Sony ZV-1 Street photography features
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
85
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than average (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
71
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma DP2s
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
67
lighter than competitors (280g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
81
lighter than average (294g)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Vlogging camera
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
86
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
lighter than average (294 grams)
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Sigma DP2s vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2s and Sony ZV-1
 Sigma DP2sSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model Sigma DP2s Sony ZV-1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-20 2020-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor True II Bionz X
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 area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 41mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.7 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 320 x 240 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 data 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 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $940 $750