Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP1x

The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP1x, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z16 was introduced 8 months after the DP1x and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z16 scores against the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the DP1x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and DP1x is 99 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and DP1x.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z16 will give greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z16 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.