Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP1x

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP1x, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The EX-S5 was launched 13 months prior to the DP1x which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S5 scores vs the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP1x in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the DP1x.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and DP1x is 97 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and DP1x.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-S5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-S5 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.