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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(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
Sigma DP2
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sigma DP2

 EX-S200 DP2 
LaunchedAugust 2010September 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-S200

 DP2 EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sigma DP2

 EX-S200 DP2 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography factors
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography factors
35
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Travel photography details
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S200
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
42
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP2 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sigma DP2
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sigma DP2
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