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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Superseded the Sigma DP1
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1x
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-H15 versus Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H15 was brought out 4 months later than the DP1s and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the DP1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sigma DP1s

 EX-H15 DP1s 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Casio EX-H15

 DP1s EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sigma DP1s

 EX-H15 DP1s 
ReleasedJanuary 2010October 2009Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H15 versus Sigma DP1s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-H15 vs the DP1s.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and DP1s is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and DP1s.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-H15 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Casio EX-H15 will render greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Sigma DP1s
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
Sigma DP1s Travel photography details
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging information
Sigma DP1s Vlogging information
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
9
no video
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sigma DP1s
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sigma DP1s
General Information
Make Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sigma DP1s
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-10-02
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 gr (0.35 pounds) 270 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $0