Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this article, we are comparing the Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The EX-S5 was brought out 6 years before the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-S5 scores versus the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 provides external dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 and the DP2 Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and DP2 Quattro is 97 and 70 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-S5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will produce greater detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.