Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2x Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2x, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z2000 was launched 13 months before the DP2x which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z2000 grades versus the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 and Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sigma DP2x
EX-Z2000 | DP2x | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-Z2000
DP2x | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sigma DP2x
EX-Z2000 | DP2x | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the DP2x.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z2000 and DP2x is 95 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z2000 and DP2x.
All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-Z2000 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sigma DP2x | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | Sigma DP2x |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | True II |
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 | 14 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lb) | 280 grams (0.62 lb) |
Physical 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 All around 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 slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $699 |