Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP1s

Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z280 was announced at a similar time to the DP1s and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z280 grades against the DP1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the DP1s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and DP1s is 96 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and DP1s.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-Z280 will give you extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.