Casio EX-FS10 vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-FS10 was brought out 3 years before the DP2x and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the DP2x for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FS10 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FS10 versus Sigma DP2x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-FS10 and the DP2x.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FS10 and DP2x is 96 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FS10 and DP2x.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-FS10 will offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.