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Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Sigma DP2

 EX-10 DP2 
IntroducedNovember 2013September 2009Fresher by 51 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-10

 DP2 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Sigma DP2

 EX-10 DP2 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

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

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Sigma DP2
67
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
good battery power (455 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-10
Travel photography with Sigma DP2
65
good battery power (455 per charge)
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (384g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-10
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
58
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (455 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
48
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-10 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (384 grams)
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Sigma DP2
 Casio Exilim EX-10Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Sigma DP2
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-14 2009-09-21
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 250s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 gr (0.85 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 455 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $456 $649