Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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86 Imaging
44 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched September 2009
- Newer Model is Sigma DP2s

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S200 and Sigma DP2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-S200 was unveiled 11 months after the DP2 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-S200 matches up versus the DP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S200 & Sigma DP2. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S200 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sigma DP2
EX-S200 | DP2 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | September 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-S200
DP2 | EX-S200 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sigma DP2
EX-S200 | DP2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S200 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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).
Look at the Casio EX-S200 and Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S200 against the DP2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S200 and DP2 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S200 and DP2.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S200 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-S200 will show extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher EX-S200 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sigma DP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sigma |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S200 | Sigma DP2 |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-08-03 | 2009-09-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 gr (0.29 lbs) | 280 gr (0.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-120 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $649 |