Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Revealed February 2014

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview
Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z33 was announced 5 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
EX-Z33 | DP2 Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Casio EX-Z33
DP2 Quattro | EX-Z33 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 54 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
EX-Z33 | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and DP2 Quattro is 97 and 70 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and DP2 Quattro.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z33 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will result in more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TRUE III engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5424 x 3616 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 45mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106g (0.23 pounds) | 395g (0.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-82 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $120 | $931 |