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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1x
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma DP1s, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and DP1s (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was released 7 months before the DP1s and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z29 matches up against the DP1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sigma DP1s

 EX-Z29 DP1s 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Casio EX-Z29

 DP1s EX-Z29 
ReleasedOctober 2009March 2009More recent by 7 months
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma DP1s

 EX-Z29 DP1s 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z29 has got external measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the DP1s.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and DP1s is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and DP1s.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-Z29 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography details
Sigma DP1s Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (270g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1s Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography features
Sigma DP1s Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
64
lighter than average (270g)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z29
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
31
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma DP1s
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sigma DP1s
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sigma DP1s
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-03-03 2009-10-02
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Crop factor 6.3 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 270g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $79 $0