Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP1x
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP1x Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Sigma DP1x. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Sigma DP1x
EX-H20G | DP1x | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | February 2010 | Newer by 8 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Casio EX-H20G
DP1x | EX-H20G |
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Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Sigma DP1x
EX-H20G | DP1x | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Casio EX-H20G and Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and DP1x is 91 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Sigma DP1x | |
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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 |