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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(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
Sigma DP2x
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Sigma DP2x

 EX-ZR1000 DP2x 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2011Newer by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 DP2x EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sigma DP2x

 EX-ZR1000 DP2x 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

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

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (255g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (280g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2x Sports photography info
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (255 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
51
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
48
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (255 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Sigma DP2x
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Sigma DP2x
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