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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Previous Model is Sigma DP1
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1x
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 12 months after the DP1s so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the DP1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sigma DP1s

 EX-ZR10 DP1s 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010October 2009Newer by 12 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Casio EX-ZR10

 DP1s EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sigma DP1s

 EX-ZR10 DP1s 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR10 features external measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Sigma DP1s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the DP1s.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR10 and DP1s is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and DP1s.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR10 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR10 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (270g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Sports photography with Sigma DP1s
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
lighter than others (270 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1s as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sigma DP1s
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sigma DP1s
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 270 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $190 $0