Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP1x

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-H15 and Sigma DP1x, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H15 was revealed about the same time to the DP1x and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-H15 matches up versus the DP1x for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H15 and Sigma DP1x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the DP1x.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and DP1x is 93 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H15 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-H15 will give you extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.