Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma DP1s

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sigma DP1s, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-ZS10 was unveiled 16 months after the DP1s making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZS10 grades versus the DP1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 & Sigma DP1s. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the DP1s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS10 and DP1s is 99 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and DP1s.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS10 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-ZS10 will offer greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZS10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.