Casio EX-S12 vs Sigma SD1

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-S12 and Sigma SD1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very close but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S12 was brought out 20 months earlier than the SD1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S12 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-S12 scores against the SD1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 and Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 against the SD1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and SD1 is 96 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and SD1.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S12 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma SD1 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.