Sigma DP2s vs Sony ZV-1F

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sigma DP2s and Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Sigma and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the DP2s (5MP) and ZV-1F (20MP) and the DP2s (APS-C) and ZV-1F (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The DP2s was released 13 years earlier than the ZV-1F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP2s grades vs the ZV-1F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma DP2s & Sony ZV-1F. The complete galleries are available at Sigma DP2s Gallery & Sony ZV-1F Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sigma DP2s enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1F has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the DP2s against the ZV-1F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DP2s and ZV-1F is 86 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DP2s and ZV-1F.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2s due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony ZV-1F will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older DP2s will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.