Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2s

The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-100 versus Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and DP2s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was unveiled 4 years after the DP2s which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-100 scores vs the DP2s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-100 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-100 versus Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-100 and the DP2s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and DP2s is 83 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and DP2s.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-100 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Casio EX-100 will provide more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.