Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP2

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 4 months after the DP2 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z550 grades against the DP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z550 and the DP2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and DP2 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z550 and DP2.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z550 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-Z550 will offer you more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.