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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z280 DP2s 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-Z280

 DP2s EX-Z280 
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z280 DP2s 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2010Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography information
Sigma DP2s Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2s Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (133g)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than competition (280g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z280
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
32
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Sigma DP2s
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $940