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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR15 was released 23 months after the DP1x making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 grades versus the DP1x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sigma DP1x

 EX-ZR15 DP1x 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Casio EX-ZR15

 DP1x EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma DP1x

 EX-ZR15 DP1x 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR15 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR15 versus Sigma DP1x in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR15 compared to the DP1x.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and DP1x is 93 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR15 and DP1x.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-ZR15 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR15 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (250 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1x Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (325 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Travel photography highlights
67
good battery pack (325 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
lighter than average (250 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
25
lighter than average (250g)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
no mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma DP1x
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sigma DP1x
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sigma DP1x
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/4.0
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display 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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $574