Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1s
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Revealed October 2009
- Superseded the Sigma DP1
- Replacement is Sigma DP1x

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1s Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma DP1s, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

The EX-S7 was brought out 5 months after the DP1s and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-S7 matches up against the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sigma DP1s
EX-S7 | DP1s | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Casio EX-S7
DP1s | EX-S7 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma DP1s
EX-S7 | DP1s | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | October 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma DP1s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the DP1s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and DP1s is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and DP1s.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S7 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-S7 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sigma DP1s | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Sigma DP1s |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-21 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 lb) | 270 grams (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $140 | $0 |