Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2s 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP2
- New Model is Sigma DP2x
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The following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z450 was introduced 6 months before the DP2s so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Sigma DP2s. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sigma DP2s
| EX-Z450 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-Z450
| DP2s | EX-Z450 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sigma DP2s
| EX-Z450 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2009 |  | February 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 offers outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the DP2s.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and DP2s is 96 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and DP2s.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z450 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-Z450 will resolve greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sigma DP2s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sigma |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sigma DP2s |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 50 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lb) | 280 gr (0.62 lb) |
| 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 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 (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $229 | $940 |
