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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Updated by Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma DP2, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z35 was announced 6 months later than the DP2 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z35 grades versus the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sigma DP2

 EX-Z35 DP2 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-Z35

 DP2 EX-Z35 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma DP2

 EX-Z35 DP2 
IntroducedFebruary 2010September 2009Similar age
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the DP2.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and DP2 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z35 and DP2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-Z35 will offer greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z35
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography features
Sigma DP2 Street photography features
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (280 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than average (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Landscape photography camera
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Sigma DP2
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma DP2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sigma DP2
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sigma DP2
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-21 2009-09-21
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 12MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $99 $649