Casio EX-H20G vs Sigma SD1

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-H20G and Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Casio and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very well matched but the EX-H20G (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H20G was brought out at a similar time to the SD1 and 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 SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-H20G scores against the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H20G and Sigma SD1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H20G and the SD1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H20G and SD1 is 91 and 77 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and SD1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H20G due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma SD1 will give you more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively.