Sigma DP2x vs Sony ZV-1

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sigma DP2x and Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The DP2x was brought out 10 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the DP2x matches up versus the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sigma DP2x & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sigma DP2x has physical measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Sigma DP2x and Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DP2x against the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and ZV-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DP2x and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2x featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you more detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be behind in sensor innovation.