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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(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
Sigma DP2s
(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  • Superseded the Sigma DP2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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-G1 DP2s 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-G1

 DP2s EX-G1 

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-G1 DP2s 
IntroducedNovember 2009February 2010Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

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

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Sigma DP2s Street photography information
53
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (154g)
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
23
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
30
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
54
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
MP count low (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
31
has manual focus
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2s Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (154g)
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Sigma DP2s
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