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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x 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
  • Launched May 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1s
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The EX-ZR300 was unveiled 2 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 grades against the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sigma DP1x

 EX-ZR300 DP1x 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2010Fresher by 28 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Casio EX-ZR300

 DP1x EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma DP1x

 EX-ZR300 DP1x 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the DP1x.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR300 and DP1x is 92 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZR300 will provide more detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography details
Sigma DP1x Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Sigma DP1x
55
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP1x Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
25
lighter than average in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma DP1x
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Sigma DP1x
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Sigma DP1x
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-22 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS True II
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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/4.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 250g (0.55 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 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 500 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $574