Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Released November 2009
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released September 2009
- New Model is Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-G1 versus Sigma DP2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-G1 was unveiled 2 months after the DP2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-G1 scores against the DP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sigma DP2
| EX-G1 | DP2 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-G1
| DP2 | EX-G1 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sigma DP2
| EX-G1 | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2009 |  | September 2009 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.5" |  | 2.5" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-G1 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-G1 and the DP2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-G1 and DP2 is 94 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-G1 and DP2.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-G1 will result in greater detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sigma DP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sigma |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sigma DP2 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-11-18 | 2009-09-21 |
| Body design | 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 | 12MP | 5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.40 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 154 gr (0.34 lb) | 280 gr (0.62 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $61 | $649 |