Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Launched February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma DP1s
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) possess different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z450 was announced 6 months before the DP1x and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the DP1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sigma DP1x
EX-Z450 | DP1x | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Casio EX-Z450
DP1x | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma DP1x
EX-Z450 | DP1x | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | February 2010 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 offers 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) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 and the DP1x.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and DP1x is 96 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and DP1x.
To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-Z450 will offer you more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sigma DP1x | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sigma DP1x |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | True II |
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 | 12MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $229 | $574 |