Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP1
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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87 Imaging
43 Features
30 Overall
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Launched August 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced May 2008
- Replacement is Sigma DP1s

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP1 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sigma DP1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z800 was unveiled 2 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z800 scores vs the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sigma DP1
EX-Z800 | DP1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | May 2008 | More recent by 27 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Casio EX-Z800
DP1 | EX-Z800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma DP1
EX-Z800 | DP1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with exterior dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sigma DP1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the DP1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and DP1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and DP1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z800 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z800 will give greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger EX-Z800 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sigma DP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sigma DP1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-03 | 2008-05-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 pounds) | 270g (0.60 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-120 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $150 | $566 |