Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x 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
- Launched May 2012
(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- Superseded the Sigma DP1s

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.

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.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sigma DP1x
EX-ZR300 | DP1x | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 28 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Casio EX-ZR300
DP1x | EX-ZR300 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma DP1x
EX-ZR300 | DP1x | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sigma DP1x | |
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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 |