Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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87 Imaging
43 Features
30 Overall
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Launched May 2008
- Newer Model is Sigma DP1s

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sigma DP1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-Z35 was released 22 months after the DP1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z35 scores against the DP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sigma DP1
EX-Z35 | DP1 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | May 2008 | Newer by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Casio EX-Z35
DP1 | EX-Z35 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma DP1
EX-Z35 | DP1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sigma DP1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 and the DP1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and DP1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and DP1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z35 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-Z35 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-Z35 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sigma DP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z35 | Sigma DP1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-21 | 2008-05-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) | 270 grams (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $99 | $566 |