Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma DP1

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-S12 versus Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S12 was brought out 8 months later than the DP1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Sigma DP1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 versus Sigma DP1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the DP1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and DP1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and DP1.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-S12 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-S12 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger EX-S12 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.