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Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP1

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP1 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2014
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Released May 2008
  • Successor is Sigma DP1s
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Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-100 and Sigma DP1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and DP1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-100 was manufactured 5 years after the DP1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-100 matches up vs the DP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sigma DP1

 EX-100 DP1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2008Newer by 70 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Casio EX-100

 DP1 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sigma DP1

 EX-100 DP1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-100 versus the DP1.

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-100 and DP1 is 83 and 87 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and DP1.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-100 will give you extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography factors
Sigma DP1 Street photography factors
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1 Sports photography advice
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000s)
high frames per second (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
31
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 Travel photography info
Sigma DP1 Travel photography info
63
good battery power (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (270g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (390 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
44
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP1 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
9
no video recording
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Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Sigma DP1
 Casio Exilim EX-100Sigma DP1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Sigma DP1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-06 2008-05-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 12800 800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.10 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389 grams (0.86 lbs) 270 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $572 $566