Casio EX-H10 vs Sigma DP1x

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-H10 and Sigma DP1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H10 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-H10 was manufactured 8 months before the DP1x which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H10 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-H10 matches up against the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H10 & Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H10 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H10 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H10 and Sigma DP1x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-H10 against the DP1x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and DP1x is 93 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and DP1x.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-H10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Casio EX-H10 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.