Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma DP1

The following is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z270 vs Sigma DP1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and DP1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z270 was announced 8 months after the DP1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z270 scores vs the DP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 & Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z270 vs the DP1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and DP1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z270 and DP1.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z270 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z270 will give you extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer EX-Z270 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.