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Sigma DP2x vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39
Sigma DP2x front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sigma DP2x vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2s
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2022
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sigma DP2x and Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and ZV-1F (20MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and ZV-1F (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The DP2x was manufactured 12 years earlier than the ZV-1F and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the DP2x scores versus the ZV-1F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Sony ZV-1F

 DP2x ZV-1F 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1F over the Sigma DP2x

 ZV-1F DP2x 
AnnouncedOctober 2022February 2011More recent by 142 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.00"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sigma DP2x and Sony ZV-1F

 DP2x ZV-1F 

Sigma DP2x vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x features external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1F has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the DP2x compared to the ZV-1F.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DP2x and ZV-1F is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and ZV-1F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DP2x featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony ZV-1F will deliver extra detail due to its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older DP2x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma DP2x vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Sigma DP2x vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma DP2x vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sigma DP2x
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1F
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
58
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sigma DP2x
Street photography with Sony ZV-1F
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
74
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (1")
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (256 grams)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sigma DP2x Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography info
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (16.0 frames per second)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
great battery (360 per charge)
can't change focal length (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sigma DP2x Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
87
great battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (256g)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
very good maximum aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1F
48
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
56
very good maximum aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
great battery (360 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1F
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external mic support
82
very good maximum aperture (f2)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
lighter than competition in class (256g)
lack of image stabilization
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Sigma DP2x vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma DP2x and Sony ZV-1F
 Sigma DP2xSony ZV-1F
General Information
Company Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma DP2x Sony ZV-1F
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-08 2022-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip True II -
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 surface area 285.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2640 x 1760 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 41mm (1x) 20mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 16.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 280 grams (0.62 pounds) 256 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $699 $499