Casio EX-S5 vs Sigma SD1

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-S5 versus Sigma SD1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S5 was introduced 20 months earlier than the SD1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-S5 matches up against the SD1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S5 has physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S5 versus Sigma SD1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 and the SD1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and SD1 is 97 and 77 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S5 and SD1.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S5 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.