Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP1x

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z800 was manufactured 6 months after the DP1x so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z800 grades against the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 has outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z800 against the DP1x.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and DP1x is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and DP1x.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z800 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-Z800 will offer more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.