Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1x

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1x, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z35 was launched very close to the DP1x which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z35 scores vs the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z35 provides exterior 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) and the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the DP1x.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and DP1x is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and DP1x.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z35 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z35 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively.