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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(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
Sigma DP2s
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sigma DP2s

 EX-H15 DP2s 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Casio EX-H15

 DP2s EX-H15 

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sigma DP2s

 EX-H15 DP2s 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography advice
34
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (280 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-H15
Sports photography with Sigma DP2s
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography information
Sigma DP2s Travel photography information
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than others (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography info
Sigma DP2s Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2s as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (280 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sigma DP2s
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sigma DP2s
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