Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sigma DP2x
EX-Z800 | DP2x | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-Z800
DP2x | EX-Z800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sigma DP2x
EX-Z800 | DP2x | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2011 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sigma DP2x | |
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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 |