Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2s
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2s 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Launched February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma DP2
- Updated by Sigma DP2x

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2s Overview
Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-H15 and Sigma DP2s, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

The EX-H15 was unveiled at a similar time to the DP2s so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-H15 scores versus the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2s Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sigma DP2s
EX-H15 | DP2s | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-H15
DP2s | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sigma DP2s
EX-H15 | DP2s | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H15 comes with 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 DP2s has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-H15 and Sigma DP2s in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-H15 against the DP2s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and DP2s is 93 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and DP2s.
To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-H15 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-H15 will offer you extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sigma DP2s | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sigma DP2s |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | True II |
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 | 14 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 161g (0.35 pounds) | 280g (0.62 pounds) |
Physical 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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $940 |