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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 2 years later than the DP2x and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR700 grades vs the DP2x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Sigma DP2x

 EX-ZR700 DP2x 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-ZR700

 DP2x EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sigma DP2x

 EX-ZR700 DP2x 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR700 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR700 and Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the DP2x.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and DP2x is 91 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and DP2x.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-ZR700 will render extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography information
Sigma DP2x Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Sports photography highlights
51
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2x Travel photography features
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great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Sigma DP2x
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Sigma DP2x
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Sigma DP2x
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 41mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 280 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 470 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $370 $699