Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma DP2x

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sigma DP2x, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS10 was revealed around the same time to the DP2x so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZS10 scores against the DP2x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Sigma DP2x. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS10 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sigma DP2x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS10 compared to the DP2x.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and DP2x is 99 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and DP2x.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-ZS10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-ZS10 will give extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.