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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2 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 DP2
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sigma DP2

 EX-Z450 DP2 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-Z450

 DP2 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma DP2

 EX-Z450 DP2 
ReleasedAugust 2009September 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (128g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2 Sports photography features
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
62
lighter than competition (128g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than competition (280g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography factors
36
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma DP2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sigma DP2
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