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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2
  • New Model is Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sigma DP2s, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The EX-Z35 was released within a month of the DP2s so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z35 grades against the DP2s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z35 DP2s 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-Z35

 DP2s EX-Z35 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z35 DP2s 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2010Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z35 provides outside 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 DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the DP2s.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and DP2s is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z35 and DP2s.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z35 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-Z35 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Street photography information
Sigma DP2s Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2s Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography factors
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2s Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sigma DP2s
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sigma DP2s
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2010-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 True II
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 280g (0.62 pounds)
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 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $99 $940