Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP1s

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP1s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and DP1s (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The EX-10 was launched 4 years after the DP1s which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-10 matches up vs the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Sigma DP1s. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP1s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 compared to the DP1s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and DP1s is 83 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-10 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.