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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Successor is Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z280 was unveiled within a month of the DP2 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sigma DP2

 EX-Z280 DP2 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-Z280

 DP2 EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma DP2

 EX-Z280 DP2 
LaunchedAugust 2009September 2009Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the DP2.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and DP2 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and DP2.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z280 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-Z280 will provide more detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
Sigma DP2 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition (133 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than competitors (280g)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography details
32
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma DP2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sigma DP2
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2009-09-21
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 133g (0.29 pounds) 280g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $649