Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sigma DP2s

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sigma DP2s, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS10 was brought out 11 months after the DP2s which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-ZS10 scores versus the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZS10 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS10 compared to the DP2s.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS10 and DP2s is 99 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and DP2s.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-ZS10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-ZS10 will render more detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.