Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP1

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-G1 and Sigma DP1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-G1 was manufactured 19 months later than the DP1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-G1 matches up against the DP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-G1 and Sigma DP1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 compared to the DP1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and DP1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and DP1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-G1 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher EX-G1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.