Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S5 was introduced 8 months after the DP1 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-S5 grades against the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 and the DP1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and DP1 is 97 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and DP1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-S5 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-S5 will show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern EX-S5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.