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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Successor is Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma DP2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The EX-Z800 was manufactured 11 months after the DP2 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z800 scores vs the DP2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sigma DP2

 EX-Z800 DP2 
LaunchedAugust 2010September 2009More modern by 11 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-Z800

 DP2 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma DP2

 EX-Z800 DP2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma DP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z800 and the DP2.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and DP2 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and DP2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z800 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-Z800 will give extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z800 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma DP2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sigma DP2
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sigma DP2
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-03 2009-09-21
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 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 50 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 280g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $649