Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2
- Updated by Sigma DP2x
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Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2s, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-S5 was released 13 months prior to the DP2s which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-S5 matches up against the DP2s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Sigma DP2s. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sigma DP2s
| EX-S5 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-S5
| DP2s | EX-S5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP2s
| EX-S5 | DP2s | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 against the DP2s.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S5 and DP2s is 97 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and DP2s.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-S5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Casio EX-S5 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sigma DP2s | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Sigma |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | Sigma DP2s |
| Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2010-02-20 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | True II |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 9MP | 5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 50 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 41mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | - | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
| Video file 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 | 100g (0.22 lb) | 280g (0.62 lb) |
| 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $130 | $940 |
