Casio EX-Z280 vs Sigma DP2x

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-Z280 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z280 was introduced 17 months prior to the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z280 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the DP2x for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 & Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z280 versus Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z280 versus the DP2x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and DP2x is 96 and 86 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and DP2x.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z280 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-Z280 will offer more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 is going to be behind in sensor technology.