Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced May 2012
(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
- Introduced February 2011
- Older Model is Sigma DP2s
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Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-ZR300 was brought out 16 months later than the DP2x making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR300 scores vs the DP2x for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 & Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Sigma DP2x
| EX-ZR300 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2012 |  | February 2011 | Fresher by 16 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-ZR300
| DP2x | EX-ZR300 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Sigma DP2x
| EX-ZR300 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR300 and the DP2x.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and DP2x is 92 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and DP2x.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR300 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-ZR300 will resolve greater detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR300 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sigma DP2x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Sigma |
| Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Sigma DP2x |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-05-22 | 2011-02-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Exilim Engine HS | True II |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 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 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 205 grams (0.45 lb) | 280 grams (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| 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 | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-130 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $329 | $699 |