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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Announced March 2009
Sigma DP2s
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z29 DP2s 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-Z29

 DP2s EX-Z29 
ReleasedFebruary 2010March 2009More recent by 11 months
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z29 DP2s 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2s
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography features
Sigma DP2s Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
57
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
31
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2s Vlogging factors
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Sigma DP2s
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