Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(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
- Released September 2009
- Renewed by Sigma DP2s
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP2, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe EX-S5 was launched 8 months before the DP2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-S5 matches up vs the DP2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sigma DP2
| EX-S5 | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-S5
| DP2 | EX-S5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2009 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP2
| EX-S5 | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys outside 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 DP2 has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-S5 and the DP2.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and DP2 is 97 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and DP2.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-S5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-S5 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S5 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sigma DP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Sigma |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sigma DP2 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2009-09-21 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 9 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 41mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Display resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 15 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | - | 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 | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 100 grams (0.22 pounds) | 280 grams (0.62 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") | 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-80 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $130 | $649 |