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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1s
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 3 years later than the DP1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR15 matches up versus the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sigma DP1

 EX-ZR15 DP1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2008Fresher by 45 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 DP1 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma DP1

 EX-ZR15 DP1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the DP1.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and DP1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR15 and DP1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR15 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-ZR15 will offer extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR15 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Sigma DP1 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (325 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
Sigma DP1 Travel photography features
67
good battery pack (325 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competitors (270g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery pack (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
44
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma DP1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sigma DP1
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sigma DP1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2008-05-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 325 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $566