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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
27
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1s
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP1x, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z550 was brought out within a month of the DP1x and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z550 grades against the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sigma DP1x

 EX-Z550 DP1x 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Casio EX-Z550

 DP1x EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sigma DP1x

 EX-Z550 DP1x 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP1x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z550 against the DP1x.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and DP1x is 95 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z550 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-Z550 will provide you with more detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1x
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography details
Sigma DP1x Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (250g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
57
lighter than others in class (250g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
25
lighter than others in class (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sigma DP1x
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sigma DP1x
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/4.0
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $574