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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(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
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The EX-Z800 was revealed 6 months before the DP2x which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z800 matches up vs the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sigma DP2x

 EX-Z800 DP2x 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-Z800

 DP2x EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma DP2x

 EX-Z800 DP2x 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2011Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the DP2x.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and DP2x is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z800 and DP2x.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z800 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-Z800 will render greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography info
34
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2x Travel photography advice
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low resolution (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
29
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma DP2x
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Sigma DP2x
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Sigma DP2x
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-03 2011-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $699