Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2 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 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released September 2009
- Replacement is Sigma DP2s

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

The EX-Z450 was manufactured around the same time to the DP2 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the DP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Sigma DP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sigma DP2
EX-Z450 | DP2 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-Z450
DP2 | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma DP2
EX-Z450 | DP2 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | September 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sigma DP2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the DP2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and DP2 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and DP2.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z450 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-Z450 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sigma DP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sigma DP2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2009-09-21 |
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 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 280 gr (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" 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-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $229 | $649 |