Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2s, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S7 was unveiled at a similar time to the DP2s which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-S7 grades vs the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having 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 have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S7 against the DP2s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and DP2s is 96 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and DP2s.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S7 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Casio EX-S7 will offer you more detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively.