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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-ZR100 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-ZR100 was announced 18 months later than the DP1x which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the DP1x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Sigma DP1x

 EX-ZR100 DP1x 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Casio EX-ZR100

 DP1x EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Sigma DP1x

 EX-ZR100 DP1x 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR100 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR100 vs the DP1x.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and DP1x is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and DP1x.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR100 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR100 will render more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography advice
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Sigma DP1x Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (250 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography features
Sigma DP1x Sports photography features
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1x Travel photography information
63
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
lighter than competition (250g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1x Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
25
lighter than competition (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Sigma DP1x
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Sigma DP1x
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Sigma DP1x
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/4.0
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $574