Casio EX-S7 vs Sigma DP2x

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-S7 versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-S7 (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the EX-S7 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S7 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the DP2x and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S7 matches up versus the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 has exterior 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 DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-S7 versus the DP2x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and DP2x is 96 and 86 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and DP2x.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-S7 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-S7 will show more detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-S7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.