Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD15
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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Announced February 2010
- Succeeded the Sigma SD14

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD15 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Casio EX-H15 and Sigma SD15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-H15 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

The EX-H15 was revealed within a month of the SD15 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-H15 scores vs the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Sigma SD15. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Sigma SD15
EX-H15 | SD15 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Casio EX-H15
SD15 | EX-H15 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Sigma SD15
EX-H15 | SD15 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-H15 and Sigma SD15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H15 and the SD15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H15 and SD15 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H15 and SD15.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H15 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-H15 will give extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Casio EX-H15 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sigma |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-H15 | Sigma SD15 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
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 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 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 161 gr (0.35 lbs) | 750 gr (1.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $1,500 |