Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP1x

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FS10 and Sigma DP1x, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The EX-FS10 was unveiled 13 months before the DP1x which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-FS10 scores against the DP1x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 & Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 comes with outer dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FS10 and Sigma DP1x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-FS10 compared to the DP1x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and DP1x is 96 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-FS10 will render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 will be behind in sensor tech.