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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2x
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S200 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-S200 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S200 was announced 6 months later than the DP2s which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-S200 matches up versus the DP2s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-S200 DP2s 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-S200

 DP2s EX-S200 

Common features in the Casio EX-S200 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-S200 DP2s 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2010Same age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S200 offers external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-S200 against the DP2s.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S200 and DP2s is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S200 and DP2s.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S200 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-S200 will show greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography information
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S200
Street photography with Sigma DP2s
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S200
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography info
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
48
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S200 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2s Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S200 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S200 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-S200Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S200 Sigma DP2s
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-03 2010-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 True II
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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Max 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 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $940