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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2s, 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-FC150 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-FC150 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FC150 was announced 3 months earlier than the DP2s and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-FC150 matches up against the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-FC150 DP2s 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-FC150

 DP2s EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-FC150 DP2s 
RevealedNovember 2009February 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FC150 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FC150 vs the DP2s.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC150 and DP2s is 93 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FC150 and DP2s.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FC150 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-FC150 will show greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography highlights
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (280 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Sports photography highlights
30
max frames per second high (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
30
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
67
lighter than competitors (280g)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography highlights
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FC150
Vlogging with Sigma DP2s
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors (280g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
no microphone port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Sigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Sigma DP2s
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-11-16 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor 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
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 173 grams (0.38 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
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 media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $350 $940