Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s 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
- Announced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Superseded the Sigma DP2
- Updated by Sigma DP2x

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-G1 and Sigma DP2s, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-G1 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-G1 was manufactured 3 months prior to the DP2s which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-G1 matches up vs the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sigma DP2s
EX-G1 | DP2s |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-G1
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Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sigma DP2s
EX-G1 | DP2s | |||
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Introduced | November 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-G1 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Casio EX-G1 and Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-G1 and the DP2s.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-G1 and DP2s is 94 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-G1 and DP2s.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-G1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-G1 will produce extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Sigma DP2s |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-11-18 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154 gr (0.34 pounds) | 280 gr (0.62 pounds) |
Physical 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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-800 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $61 | $940 |