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Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP1x Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-H20G and Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-H20G (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX-H20G was launched 8 months after the DP1x so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sigma DP1x

 EX-H20G DP1x 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2010Newer by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Casio EX-H20G

 DP1x EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sigma DP1x

 EX-H20G DP1x 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H20G vs the DP1x.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and DP1x.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H20G due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Casio EX-H20G will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger EX-H20G should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
Street photography with Sigma DP1x
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (216 grams)
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (250g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography details
Sigma DP1x Travel photography details
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (216g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (216g)
25
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Sigma DP1x
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GSigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sigma
Model Casio Exilim EX-H20G Sigma DP1x
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/4.0
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $574