Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma DP1s

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-FC100 and Sigma DP1s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FC100 was manufactured 8 months prior to the DP1s so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-FC100 matches up against the DP1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FC100 and Sigma DP1s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC100 and the DP1s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-FC100 will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.