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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2008
  • Successor is Sigma DP1s
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR300 was launched 4 years after the DP1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 grades vs the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sigma DP1

 EX-ZR300 DP1 
LaunchedMay 2012May 2008More modern by 49 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 DP1 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma DP1

 EX-ZR300 DP1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR300 vs the DP1.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and DP1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR300 and DP1.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZR300 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-ZR300 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1 Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Sigma DP1 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (270g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Sigma DP1
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (500 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery life (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than average (270g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery life (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
44
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (205g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma DP1
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sigma DP1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sigma DP1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-22 2008-05-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 270 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 500 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $329 $566