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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP2
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was manufactured 5 months before the DP2s so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the DP2s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z33 DP2s 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-Z33

 DP2s EX-Z33 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z33 DP2s 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 and the DP2s.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and DP2s is 97 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and DP2s.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-Z33 will result in extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2s Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (106g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography features
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2s Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sigma DP2s
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG 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 106 grams (0.23 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $120 $940