Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP2

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-10 and Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and DP2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was announced 4 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-10 grades against the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-10 and Sigma DP2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 versus the DP2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and DP2 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and DP2.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-10 will give greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent EX-10 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.