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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-ZR10 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 8 months after the DP2s and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR10 scores vs the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-ZR10 DP2s 
IntroducedSeptember 2010February 2010Newer by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-ZR10

 DP2s EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-ZR10 DP2s 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR10 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the DP2s.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and DP2s is 93 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR10 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR10 will offer you greater detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR10 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2s Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography info
41
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2s Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Sigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Sigma DP2s
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
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) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $190 $940