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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2s 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 DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Newer Model is Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-FH25 and Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FH25 was introduced 5 months after the DP2s so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-FH25 grades against the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-FH25 DP2s 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-FH25

 DP2s EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-FH25 DP2s 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2010Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 offers outside dimensions 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 DP2s has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH25 against the DP2s.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and DP2s is 69 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and DP2s.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-FH25 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-FH25 will provide greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography factors
36
manual focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (524 grams)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (280g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography features
Sigma DP2s Sports photography features
42
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography info
Sigma DP2s Travel photography info
49
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (524g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others (280g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2s Vlogging factors
22
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (524 grams)
28
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Sigma DP2s
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Sigma DP2s
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
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 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 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video 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 grams (1.16 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical 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 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $940