Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1s

Following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma DP1s, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z35 was introduced 5 months after the DP1s and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z35 grades against the DP1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma DP1s in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z35 against the DP1s.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and DP1s is 96 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and DP1s.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z35 will deliver more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.