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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1x
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP1s, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S5 was introduced 8 months earlier than the DP1s which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-S5 scores vs the DP1s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sigma DP1s

 EX-S5 DP1s 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Casio EX-S5

 DP1s EX-S5 
LaunchedOctober 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP1s

 EX-S5 DP1s 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 features outside measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP1s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-S5 against the DP1s.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and DP1s is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and DP1s.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-S5 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Casio EX-S5 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S5
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
25
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography info
Sigma DP1s Sports photography info
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1s Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
44
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S5
Vlogging with Sigma DP1s
22
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP1s
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sigma DP1s
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sigma DP1s
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-10-02
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lbs) 270 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $0