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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2s 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
  • Revealed August 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2x
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z800 DP2s 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-Z800

 DP2s EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-Z800 DP2s 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2010Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography details
Sigma DP2s Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2s Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2s Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than average in class (280g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2s Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sigma DP2s
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