Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
- 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched September 2009
- Later Model is Sigma DP2s
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-FC150 was revealed 2 months later than the DP2 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-FC150 matches up versus the DP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FC150 & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FC150 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sigma DP2
EX-FC150 | DP2 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-FC150
DP2 | EX-FC150 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sigma DP2
EX-FC150 | DP2 | |||
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Launched | November 2009 | September 2009 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-FC150 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the DP2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and DP2 is 93 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC150 and DP2.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-FC150 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-FC150 will resolve more detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sigma DP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC150 | Sigma DP2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-11-16 | 2009-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-4.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 173 grams (0.38 lbs) | 280 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $350 | $649 |