Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1s
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19 Overall
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sigma DP1s
| EX-Z29 | DP1s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Casio EX-Z29
| DP1s | EX-Z29 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2009 |  | March 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma DP1s
| EX-Z29 | DP1s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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).
Look at the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma DP1s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and DP1s is 95 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sigma 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 |