Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1x

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 5 months prior to the DP1x which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores against the DP1x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 has outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 and the DP1x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and DP1x is 97 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and DP1x.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z33 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-Z33 will produce more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.