Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP1

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z2000 was introduced 20 months after the DP1 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z2000 scores against the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 features outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the DP1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and DP1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z2000 and DP1.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z2000 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-Z2000 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer EX-Z2000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.