Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1x
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sigma DP1s
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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Casio EX-Z29
| DP1x | EX-Z29 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2010 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma DP1x
| EX-Z29 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and DP1x is 95 and 88 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sigma 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 |