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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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-Z450 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 16 months after the DP1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the DP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sigma DP1

 EX-Z450 DP1 
LaunchedAugust 2009May 2008More modern by 16 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Casio EX-Z450

 DP1 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma DP1

 EX-Z450 DP1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the DP1.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and DP1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and DP1.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-Z450 will offer more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger EX-Z450 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Sigma DP1 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1 Sports photography features
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Sigma DP1
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography highlights
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
44
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Sigma DP1 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma DP1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sigma DP1
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sigma DP1
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2008-05-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 270g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" 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-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $229 $566