Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2s

Below is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma DP2s, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z280 was launched 5 months prior to the DP2s so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z280 grades versus the DP2s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 and the DP2s.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and DP2s is 96 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and DP2s.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z280 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-Z280 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.