Clicky

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(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
Sigma DP2
(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
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

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 iPhone

The 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.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sigma DP2

 EX-FC150 DP2 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-FC150

 DP2 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sigma DP2

 EX-FC150 DP2 
LaunchedNovember 2009September 2009Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and DP2 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography information
Sigma DP2 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (280g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Sports photography info
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Sigma DP2
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
no external mic socket
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sigma DP2
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sigma DP2
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