Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP1

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma DP1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 2 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the DP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 against the DP1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and DP1 is 99 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and DP1.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z16 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z16 will provide more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer EX-Z16 should have an edge in sensor innovation.