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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2x 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
  • Revealed January 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-ZR15 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR15 was introduced 12 months after the DP2x and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-ZR15 matches up against the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Sigma DP2x

 EX-ZR15 DP2x 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-ZR15

 DP2x EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma DP2x

 EX-ZR15 DP2x 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR15 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x 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).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR15 vs the DP2x.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and DP2x is 93 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and DP2x.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR15 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR15 will provide you with more detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR15 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2x Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (325 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Travel photography camera
67
great battery (325 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery (325 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
48
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging info
Sigma DP2x Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Sigma DP2x
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Sigma DP2x
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Sigma DP2x
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 325 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $699