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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z2000 was launched 4 months later than the DP2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z2000 grades against the DP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sigma DP2

 EX-Z2000 DP2 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 DP2 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sigma DP2

 EX-Z2000 DP2 
LaunchedJanuary 2010September 2009Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the DP2.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and DP2 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and DP2.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-Z2000 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography factors
35
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography info
Sigma DP2 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (152 grams)
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
62
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (152 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (152 grams)
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sigma DP2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sigma DP2
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-09-21
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $649