Casio EX-G1 vs Sigma DP2s

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.

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.

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.

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.