Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1x

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1x, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S7 was revealed around the same time to the DP1x so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-S7 scores vs the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP1x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the DP1x.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and DP1x is 96 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-S7 will resolve more detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.