Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2

Below, we are matching up the Casio EX-100 and Sigma DP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and DP2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 4 years later than the DP2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-100 grades versus the DP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 features outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-100 and Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-100 compared to the DP2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and DP2 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and DP2.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-100 will resolve greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-100 will have an edge in sensor technology.