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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD1 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 SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Refreshed by Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Sigma. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very close but the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-H15 was announced 8 months prior to the SD1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-H15 grades versus the SD1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sigma SD1

 EX-H15 SD1 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Casio EX-H15

 SD1 EX-H15 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sigma SD1

 EX-H15 SD1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-H15 has got external measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-H15 and the SD1.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and SD1 is 93 and 77 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and SD1.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-H15 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will render extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-H15 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography features
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography features
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H15
Street photography with Sigma SD1
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography info
Sigma SD1 Travel photography info
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
weather proof
megapixel count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging info
Sigma SD1 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Sigma SD1
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Sigma SD1
General Information
Company Casio Sigma
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H15 Sigma SD1
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 161 grams (0.35 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $2,339