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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1
  • Updated by Sigma DP1x
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-G1 versus Sigma DP1s, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-G1 was revealed 2 months later than the DP1s which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-G1 grades vs the DP1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sigma DP1s

 EX-G1 DP1s 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Casio EX-G1

 DP1s EX-G1 

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sigma DP1s

 EX-G1 DP1s 
IntroducedNovember 2009October 2009Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-G1 and the DP1s.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-G1 and DP1s.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-G1 will resolve more detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (270g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP1s Sports photography highlights
23
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-G1
Travel photography with Sigma DP1s
54
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (154 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
lighter than competition (270g)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Landscape photography camera
31
manual focus
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Sigma DP1s
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (154g)
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sigma DP1s
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sigma DP1s
General Information
Brand Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-G1 Sigma DP1s
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-11-18 2009-10-02
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.4 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 154 grams (0.34 lb) 270 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-800 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $61 $0