Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma DP1x

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Sigma DP1x, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-ZS5 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The EX-ZS5 was brought out 11 months later than the DP1x so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZS5 scores against the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 and Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS5 has outer measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the DP1x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and DP1x is 99 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and DP1x.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZS5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-ZS5 will provide extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.