Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP2s
95 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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86 Imaging
44 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP2s 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
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2
- Successor is Sigma DP2x

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma DP2s, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and DP2s (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

The EX-Z29 was introduced 11 months before the DP2s so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the DP2s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 & Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sigma DP2s
EX-Z29 | DP2s | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-Z29
DP2s | EX-Z29 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma DP2s
EX-Z29 | DP2s | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z29 comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z29 and the DP2s.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z29 and DP2s is 95 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z29 and DP2s.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z29 will give you extra detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Sigma DP2s |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 280g (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
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 (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $79 | $940 |