Casio EX-FC100 vs Sigma DP1x

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-FC100 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-FC100 was unveiled 13 months before the DP1x making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC100 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FC100 versus Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 against the DP1x.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and DP1x is 94 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC100 and DP1x.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-FC100 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-FC100 will offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.