Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP1x

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.