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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Launched July 2010
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2009
  • Renewed by Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH25 was revealed 10 months after the DP2 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-FH25 grades against the DP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sigma DP2

 EX-FH25 DP2 
LaunchedJuly 2010September 2009More modern by 10 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-FH25

 DP2 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sigma DP2

 EX-FH25 DP2 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH25 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FH25 versus Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the DP2.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and DP2 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and DP2.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-FH25 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-FH25 will produce more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger EX-FH25 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography info
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography details
Sigma DP2 Street photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (524 grams)
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (280 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Sigma DP2
41
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2 Travel photography advice
49
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (524 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
22
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (524 grams)
28
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sigma DP2
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sigma DP2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2009-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 10 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 280 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $450 $649