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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(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
Sigma DP2s
(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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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-S5 DP2s 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-S5

 DP2s EX-S5 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-S5 DP2s 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography information
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2s Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (280g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2s Sports photography advice
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
53
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others (280g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S5
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
27
focusing manually
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging info
Sigma DP2s Vlogging info
22
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
28
great max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sigma 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