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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Replaced the Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP2x, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S5 was announced 3 years prior to the DP2x which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-S5 matches up against the DP2x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Sigma DP2x

 EX-S5 DP2x 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Casio EX-S5

 DP2x EX-S5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP2x

 EX-S5 DP2x 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP2x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 compared to the DP2x.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and DP2x is 97 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and DP2x.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-S5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-S5 will produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Portrait photography camera
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S5
Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Travel photography details
Sigma DP2x Travel photography details
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography advice
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Vlogging information
Sigma DP2x Vlogging information
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Sigma DP2x
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Sigma DP2x
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-S5 Sigma DP2x
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 9 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash settings - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $699