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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(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
Sigma DP1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sigma DP1

 EX-Z35 DP1 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2008Newer by 22 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Casio EX-Z35

 DP1 EX-Z35 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma DP1

 EX-Z35 DP1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography features
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
44
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Sigma DP1
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
9
no video
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma DP1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sigma DP1
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