Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Replaced the Sigma DP2s

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-ZR1000 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

The EX-ZR1000 was introduced 20 months after the DP2x making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR1000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up vs the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 and Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR1000 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sigma DP2x
EX-ZR1000 | DP2x | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 20 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-ZR1000
DP2x | EX-ZR1000 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sigma DP2x
EX-ZR1000 | DP2x | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has external measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the DP2x.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and DP2x is 90 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and DP2x.
As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZR1000 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR1000 will offer you extra detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR1000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sigma DP2x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 | Sigma DP2x |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-09-25 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 41mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255 gr (0.56 pounds) | 280 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 life | 470 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $572 | $699 |