Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-H30 vs Sigma DP1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The EX-H30 was released 2 years later than the DP1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-H30 grades vs the DP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H30 and Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H30 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-H30 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-H30 versus the DP1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and DP1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and DP1.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-H30 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Casio EX-H30 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.