Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1x

Following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma DP1x, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and DP1x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was announced 11 months earlier than the DP1x which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z29 scores against the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the DP1x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and DP1x is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and DP1x.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z29 will offer you greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be behind in sensor technology.