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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
Sigma DP1x
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sigma DP1x

 EX-Z450 DP1x 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Casio EX-Z450

 DP1x EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma DP1x

 EX-Z450 DP1x 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and DP1x is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Sigma DP1x Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (250g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1x Sports photography factors
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1x Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
57
lighter than others (250g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
37
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
25
lighter than others (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma DP1x
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sigma DP1x
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