Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
- Launched September 2012
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma DP2
- Replacement is Sigma DP2x
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Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZR1000 was launched 2 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR1000 grades versus the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sigma DP2s
| EX-ZR1000 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | February 2010 | Fresher by 32 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-ZR1000
| DP2s | EX-ZR1000 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sigma DP2s
| EX-ZR1000 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sigma DP2s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR1000 against the DP2s.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR1000 and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and DP2s.
To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR1000 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will show more detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sigma DP2s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Sigma |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sigma DP2s |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-09-25 | 2010-02-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | True II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| 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), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 255g (0.56 lb) | 280g (0.62 lb) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 life | 470 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $572 | $940 |
