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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
28
Overall
37

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • New Model is Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sigma DP2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZS10 was announced 16 months after the DP2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-ZS10 grades versus the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sigma DP2

 EX-ZS10 DP2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011September 2009Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 DP2 EX-ZS10 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sigma DP2

 EX-ZS10 DP2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-ZS10 vs the DP2.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and DP2 is 99 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and DP2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZS10 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-ZS10 will give you greater detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography features
Sigma DP2 Street photography features
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography details
Sigma DP2 Sports photography details
32
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
67
lighter than average (280 grams)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography highlights
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS10
Vlogging with Sigma DP2
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than average (280g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Sigma DP2
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Sigma DP2
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Sigma DP2
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 41mm (1x)
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $120 $649