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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(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
Sigma DP1s
(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  • Superseded the Sigma DP1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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Sigma DP1s

 EX-S7 DP1s 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Casio EX-S7

 DP1s EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Sigma DP1s

 EX-S7 DP1s 
RevealedFebruary 2010October 2009Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography details
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography factors
Sigma DP1s Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Sigma DP1s
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP1s Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography details
28
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging highlights
Sigma DP1s Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
9
no video
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Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Sigma DP1s
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Sigma DP1s
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