Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The EX-S7 was released 6 months after the DP2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-S7 scores against the DP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S7 against the DP2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and DP2 is 96 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S7 and DP2.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-S7 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-S7 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.