Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sigma DP1
EX-ZR300 | DP1 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | May 2008 | More modern by 49 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Casio EX-ZR300
DP1 | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma DP1
EX-ZR300 | DP1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sigma DP1 | |
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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 |