Casio EX-H10 vs Sigma DP1

Following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-H10 and Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H10 was unveiled 13 months after the DP1 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-H10 matches up against the DP1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Sigma DP1. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H10 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H10 and Sigma DP1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H10 compared to the DP1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and DP1 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H10 and DP1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-H10 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Casio EX-H10 will show extra detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-H10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.