Casio EX-Z450 vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z450 was launched 17 months before the DP2x making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with exterior measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x 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).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sigma DP2x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 and the DP2x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and DP2x is 96 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and DP2x.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-Z450 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.