Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2010
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma DP2
- Refreshed by Sigma DP2x

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

The EX-Z800 was brought out 6 months later than the DP2s so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z800 grades vs the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sigma DP2s
EX-Z800 | DP2s | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-Z800
DP2s | EX-Z800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma DP2s
EX-Z800 | DP2s | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 offers exterior dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has sizing 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 vs Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the DP2s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z800 and DP2s is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and DP2s.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-Z800 will resolve more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sigma DP2s |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-08-03 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | 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 resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) | 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) | 280 grams (0.62 lbs) |
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 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 | ||
Battery model | NP-120 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $150 | $940 |