Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sigma DP2
95 Imaging
37 Features
15 Overall
28
86 Imaging
44 Features
28 Overall
37
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched September 2009
- Updated by Sigma DP2s
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sigma DP2 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sigma DP2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZS15 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-ZS15 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-ZS15 was unveiled 23 months later than the DP2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZS15 grades versus the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Sigma DP2
EX-ZS15 | DP2 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | September 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-ZS15
DP2 | EX-ZS15 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 2.5" | " | Bigger screen (+2.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS15 and Sigma DP2
EX-ZS15 | DP2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS15 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sigma DP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZS15 against the DP2.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS15 and DP2 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS15 and DP2.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS15 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZS15 will offer you extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer EX-ZS15 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZS15 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | Sigma DP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | Sigma DP2 |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-18 | 2009-09-21 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 41mm (1x) |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | - | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 0k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.30 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154 gr (0.34 lb) | 280 gr (0.62 lb) |
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 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 | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $248 | $649 |