Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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86 Imaging
44 Features
28 Overall
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Released September 2009
- Replacement is Sigma DP2s
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H15 and Sigma DP2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe EX-H15 was released 4 months after the DP2 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-H15 grades against the DP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Sigma DP2. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sigma DP2
| EX-H15 | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Casio EX-H15
| DP2 | EX-H15 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sigma DP2
| EX-H15 | DP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | September 2009 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-H15 and Sigma DP2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the DP2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and DP2 is 93 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and DP2.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-H15 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Casio EX-H15 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sigma DP2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Sigma |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sigma DP2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-09-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 161 grams (0.35 lb) | 280 grams (0.62 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $300 | $649 |