Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1s
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sigma DP1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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sigma DP1s
EX-H15 | DP1s | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Casio EX-H15
DP1s | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sigma DP1s
EX-H15 | DP1s | |||
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Released | January 2010 | October 2009 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and DP1s is 93 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sigma DP1s | |
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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 |