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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 17 months prior to the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the DP2x for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Sigma DP2x

 EX-Z33 DP2x 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-Z33

 DP2x EX-Z33 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma DP2x

 EX-Z33 DP2x 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Sigma DP2x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the DP2x.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and DP2x is 97 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and DP2x.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z33 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-Z33 will give you more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography features
Sigma DP2x Street photography features
55
lighter than average (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP2x Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2x Travel photography information
56
lighter than average (106 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography details
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2x Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Sigma DP2x
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Sigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Sigma DP2x
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
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 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-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $120 $699