Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1

On this page, we are looking at the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma DP1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S7 was announced 22 months later than the DP1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-S7 grades vs the DP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sigma DP1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma DP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-S7 vs the DP1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and DP1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and DP1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-S7 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-S7 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer EX-S7 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.