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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
28
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sigma DP2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z16 was launched 13 months after the DP2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z16 matches up vs the DP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sigma DP2

 EX-Z16 DP2 
IntroducedSeptember 2010September 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-Z16

 DP2 EX-Z16 
Screen dimensions2.5""Bigger screen (+2.5")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma DP2

 EX-Z16 DP2 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has 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).

Examine the Casio EX-Z16 versus Sigma DP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the DP2.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and DP2 is 99 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and DP2.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z16 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-Z16 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2 Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Vlogging details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma DP2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sigma DP2
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sigma DP2
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-09-20 2009-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 848x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $100 $649