Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP1

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z280 was manufactured 16 months later than the DP1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z280 scores against the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sigma DP1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 and the DP1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and DP1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and DP1.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z280 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-Z280 will provide extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger EX-Z280 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.