Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP2x

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-10 vs Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-10 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-10 (1/1.7") and DP2x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-10 was released 2 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-10 scores against the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 & Sigma DP2x. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has measurements 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 ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-10 versus the DP2x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and DP2x is 83 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and DP2x.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-10 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.