Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP2

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-H20G versus Sigma DP2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H20G was revealed 13 months later than the DP2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-H20G scores versus the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H20G & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G comes with external measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has specifications 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-H20G versus Sigma DP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G against the DP2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and DP2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and DP2.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-H20G with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-H20G will give you extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern EX-H20G should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.