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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sigma DP2s
(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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2
  • Successor is Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP2s, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-Z550 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured very close to the DP2s so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z550 scores vs the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z550 DP2s 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-Z550

 DP2s EX-Z550 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z550 DP2s 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys outside 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) and the Sigma DP2s has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 against the DP2s.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and DP2s is 95 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and DP2s.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z550 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-Z550 will produce more detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography details
35
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
Sigma DP2s Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (280g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than others (280g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2s Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Sigma DP2s
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Sigma DP2s
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor 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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $940