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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released March 2009
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1s
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sigma DP1x

 EX-Z29 DP1x 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Casio EX-Z29

 DP1x EX-Z29 
ReleasedFebruary 2010March 2009More modern by 11 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma DP1x

 EX-Z29 DP1x 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1x Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography details
Sigma DP1x Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
57
lighter than average (250 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography highlights
31
focusing manually
good max aperture (f)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1x Vlogging info
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
25
lighter than average (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma DP1x
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Sigma DP1x
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-03-03 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
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 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/4.0
Crop factor 6.3 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $79 $574