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).

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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.