Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost 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
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Announced February 2011
- Older Model is Sigma DP2s

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2x Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-100 and Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-100 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-100 (1/1.7") and DP2x (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

The EX-100 was manufactured 3 years later than the DP2x and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-100 grades against the DP2x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2x Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sigma DP2x
EX-100 | DP2x | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 37 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-100
DP2x | EX-100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sigma DP2x
EX-100 | DP2x | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-100 and Sigma DP2x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-100 compared to the DP2x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and DP2x is 83 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-100 and DP2x.
As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-100 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-100 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-100 | Sigma DP2x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-100 | Sigma DP2x |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-06 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | True II |
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 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 41mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/20000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 30.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.10 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 389 grams (0.86 lbs) | 280 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 390 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $572 | $699 |