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Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(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
Sigma DP2x
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Sigma DP2x

 EX-100 DP2x 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2011Fresher by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-100

 DP2x EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Sigma DP2x

 EX-100 DP2x 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-100
Street photography with Sigma DP2x
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/20,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (390 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Sigma DP2x
63
good battery power (390 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
low MP (5MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography advice
53
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (390 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
48
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2x Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Sigma DP2x
 Casio Exilim EX-100Sigma DP2x
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