Casio EX-FH100 vs Sigma DP2

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-FH100 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 considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-FH100 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FH100 was introduced 9 months later than the DP2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH100 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-FH100 scores versus the DP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH100 & Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH100 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH100 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the DP2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH100 and DP2 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH100 and DP2.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FH100 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Casio EX-FH100 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher EX-FH100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.