Casio EX-Z16 vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma DP2x, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z16 was released 4 months prior to the DP2x so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z16 grades against the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. 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 DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the DP2x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and DP2x is 99 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and DP2x.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z16 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z16 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.